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Disney Cruise Line has officially taken May sailings off the board, joining at least Norwegian Cruise Line pushing any return to sailing amid the coronavirus pandemic until at least June. View the full article

Nineteen-year-old Jace Andrews has seen the life-changing power of a wish firsthand, and he wants other kids facing critical illnesses to experience that as well. The Texas teen lights up as he recalls what it was like to become a Boston Red Sox player for a day and meet his idol, second baseman, Dustin Pedroia, courtesy of Make-A-Wish. And while Jace’s memories of hitting a ball over Fenway Park’s legendary Green Monster continue to fill him with immeasurable joy, what he’s come to treasure most about his wish is the confidence he gained from it.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/iQ-WAt7uSlg View the full article

If you’re thinking of booking a Disney World vacation in 2021 (especially for the 50th anniversary festivities!), you may notice one thing: not EVERY hotel is currently open! Yacht and Beach Club It can be hard to determine exactly which hotels are currently open, and which hotels have official reopening dates. But don’t sweat it, we’ve got you covered! Here’s a COMPLETE list of which Disney World hotels are open right now AND when more of your favorite resorts are reopening! Disney World Hotels That Are Open Now The majority of Disney World resort hotels are OPEN and accepting new reservations for now through December 31st, 2022! Here’s what’s available for guests as of February 2021: Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Bay Lake Tower Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Pop Century Resort Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Grand Floridian Additionally, the Disney Vacation Club areas of certain resorts have reopened, even though the normal hotel rooms at some of these spots are not available: Disney’s Beach Club Villas Disney’s BoardWalk Villas Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows Kidani Village Note that you do NOT need to be a Disney Vacation Club member to stay at these villas, bungalows, and towers! Wilderness Lodge Now that we know what’s open right NOW, here’s what’s opening soon! Disney World Hotels Reopening in Spring 2021 The family favorite value resort, Disney’s All-Star Movies has a reopening date of March 22, 2021! The resort was originally announced to be opening on February 9th, 2021, but it was pushed back. All-Star Movies Though the DVC section of Beach Club is currently open, the rest of the resort will reopen on May 30th, 2021, just in time for Memorial Day Weekend! Beach Club And just one week later, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will reopen! Its rooms are available starting on June 6th, 2021! Disney World Hotels Reopening in Summer 2021 Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is the only Disney World hotel scheduled to reopen in summer 2021. But when will it reopen? Well, we don’t know yet! Disney has just announced its season. ©Disney Previously, the Polynesian was scheduled to reopen on October 4th, 2020, but that date was PUSHED BACK when it was announced that the resort would be getting a Moana-themed refurbishment! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort We’ve been checking out the refurb, and we’ll be sure to share updates when an opening date is announced! Disney World Resorts Without Reopening Dates (For Now) Disney’s BoardWalk Inn was originally set to reopen on October 1st, 2020, but that date was taken off the calendar, and it no longer has a reopening date. These are all of the resorts that don’t have a reopening date yet: Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Port Orleans Riverside Whenever these resorts have reopening dates, we’ll be sure to let you know! And when they do open back up, you know we’ll be there to let you know how things are! ALL the Rides and Hotels That Are CLOSED in February 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. What’s your favorite Disney World hotel? Let us know in the comments! The post Here Are the Opening Dates for EVERY Disney World Hotel (So Far)! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: Check Out These Festive Disney World Hotel Holiday Pins! BREAKING NEWS! Here’s the Full List of Confirmed Disney World Hotel Reopening Dates! The BEST 31 Disney World Snacks You’ll ONLY Find at the HOTELS! View the full article

Latest white rhino born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom joins herd on Kilimanjaro Safaris savanna View the full article

The global health crisis has had a huge impact on the travel industry, particularly for cruise lines. Disney Cruise Line Wonder Ship details As of this year, sailings for Disney Cruise Line were originally canceled through February, but those cancellations were later extended to March, and then April. Now, more sailings have officially been canceled. Disney Cruise Line has announced that all sailings through May have been canceled. In addition, European sailings on the Disney Magic are now suspended through August 10th. Disney Magic Disney will also continue to cancel all sailings longer than 7 nights, per current CDC guidelines. The company is also evaluating Disney Wonder’s schedule in Alaska after the Canadian government announced it would not allow ships with more than 100 passengers to dock anywhere within the country until February 28th, 2022. Disney Wonder Disney will offer affected guests who have paid their reservations in full the choice of a cruise credit (which was recently extended) for a future sailing or a full refund. Guests who have not paid in full will receive a refund for what they’ve paid so far. We’ll keep you updated when we learn more. 2022 Marvel and Star Wars Day at Sea Dates Announced for Disney Cruise Line Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you booked a Disney cruise for the affected dates? Let us know in the comments. The post NEWS: Disney Cancels Select Cruises Through August first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! Disney Cruise Line Extends the Suspension of Departures AGAIN BREAKING NEWS! Disney Cruise Line Announces Vacation Destinations for 2021! NEWS! Outbreak Concerns Change Policies for Disney Cruise Line View the full article

Ready to impress your friends and family with some deep-dive, little-known secrets about Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Disney’s Hollywood Studios We’ve got the facts you haven’t heard of before, right here on DFB Guide. Watch all this and more in our latest DFB Video.  Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Check out our latest video and then comment below: Something you NEVER knew about Hollywood Studios!The post DFB Video: 25 Secrets You Never Knew About Hollywood Studios first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DFB Video: We Take You INSIDE Disney World’s Rise of the Resistance and Answer Your FAQs! DFB Video: 8 Things You Need To Be Prepared For In Disney World! DFB Video: The WORST Disney World Restaurants According to Yelp! View the full article

Heading to Disney in the next few months? We’ve got good news! Cinderella Castle Disney Park Passes have been almost completely refilled! Once guests have a valid theme park ticket, they need to make one of these reservations for their first park of the day. We’ve previously seen February and even March filling up, but more spots are available once again. Previously, Annual Passholders had limited availability in February and March, with all 4 parks booked for February 27th. ©Disney Now, Passes have been replenished for February, although Disney’s Hollywood Studios is unavailable on the 26th and 27th. ©Disney Passes were also fully restocked for March and beyond! ©Disney Similarly, both Resort Guests and Theme Park Ticket Holders have seen their February Park Passes almost fully restocked. Hollywood Studios is full on February 25th, but other than that, these guests can choose from any of the 4 parks every day. ©Disney Resort Guests and Theme Park Ticket Holders also have full access to the parks in March — a large chunk of the month had been partially full before. ©Disney Like Annual Passholders, Resort Guests and Theme Park Ticket holders have wide-open options for any of the following months. Do keep in mind, though, that October 1st (Disney World’s 50th anniversary) is fully booked for all guest types at Magic Kingdom. ©Disney In other words, all 4 parks are wide open to all guest types, as long as you’re not visiting Disney World this weekend or on October 1st. We’ll keep you posted as the calendar continues to shift. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! Check Out an Update on Disney’s Park Hours! 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 in the next few months? Let us know in the comments! The post ALERT! Disney Adds MORE Park Passes for Almost EVERY Day in 2021 first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: MORE Disney Park Passes Now Available This Week Disney World Park Passes REFILLED for February! Making Your Disney World Plans? Here’s Something You Need to Know About Disney Park Pass Availability! View the full article

Have you gotten on the nuiMOs hype train yet? Mickey and Minnie nuiMOs Disney recently launched a new-to-the-U.S. line of totally collectible plushes called Disney nuiMOs. These little buddies are posable and you can even buy little outfits to dress them up in stylish clothes or Disney costumes. Now, two new plushes are hitting the scene and they might be the best yet. Yesterday we got a sneak peek at the Kermit and Miss Piggy nuiMOs coming soon! Yup, it’s the MUPPETS. Now, you can see a much clearer picture to admire them in all their glory. ©Disney Disney’s post about these two features Kermie fanning his piggy love with a leaf and honestly? That’s a mood. These cuties will be arriving at the Disney Store, select Disney parks, and online at shopDisney on Monday! Typically, the plushes themselves cost $17.99 and most outfits cost $12.99. Those prices have definitely deterred us before, but we’re not sure we’ll be able to resist our own tiny Kermit. nuiMOs Stay tuned to DFB for more nuiMOs updates! What Disney pals would YOU like to see in nuiMOs form? Click here to see MORE of the Disney nuiMOs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! 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 the Muppet nuiMOs? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney's Latest Merch Craze Is Getting a Muppet Upgrade! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Here’s When Disney’s New Posable nuiMOs Plushes Will Be Released in Stores and Online! Would You Pay the Hefty Price to Dress Up Disney’s Newest Toys?! It’s a Plush Party! 16 New Disney Plush Are Now Available Online! View the full article

Welcome to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway We’re in the park checking out what’s new with food, merchandise, and more. Let’s get started! Hollywood Studios Food Updates BaseLine Tap House BaseLine Tap House is still out of cider, but the bartender did show us a seasonal Sierra Nevada card that lists the upcoming options. Look at those options! Looks like we’ve got a lot to look forward to! Check Out Our BaseLine Tap House Review! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Tower Hotel Gifts We dropped by Tower Hotel Gifts (aka the gift shop for the Tower of Terror) to check out an updated bellhop hat! It features the same Hollywood Tower Hotel name with an elastic band on the inside… Bellhop Hat! …but has a fancy logo on top! Check out that logo! This hat is $21.99. Mickey’s of Hollywood It feels like we’ve seen Raya and the Last Dragon merchandise EVERYWHERE lately. And we spotted it in Mickey’s of Hollywood, too! We’ve got plushes, Funko POPs!, toys, and more. ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ is EVERYWHERE Looks like Disney’s pretty pumped for their new movie! Check Out All the New Raya and the Last Dragon Gear! Hollywood Studios Additional Updates In Toy Story Land, we noticed that the lines for Toy Story Mania and Alien Swirling Sauces went backstage. Lines are backstage! This has happened before — it just means that the lines are nice and long. Check out that wait for Alien Swirling Saucers! LONG lines Hey, at least you kinda get a backstage tour while you wait, right? Check Out This Toy Story Land Jewelry! That’s all for our trip to Hollywood Studios today! We’ll keep bringing you the latest Disney news and updates, so stay tuned to DFB. Read Hollywood Studios’ Latest Entertainment Update! 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 taking a trip to Hollywood Studios soon? Let us know in the comments! The post Get a Sneak Peek at Some Beer Coming to Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: OK, We Need to Talk About the Christmas Treat STILL in Disney World What’s New in Hollywood Studios: Toy Story Jewelry and a Droid Sprite Cart We STILL Don’t Know What to Think of Disney’s Creepy Character Mugs View the full article

We’re suckers for a good Pixar movie. Luca © Disney/Pixar We’re still finding our spark after falling in love with Soul at the end of last year, but we already have ANOTHER Pixar film to anticipate! Disney and Pixar recently announced that an all-new film, Luca, will hit theaters this summer and now we know a little more about it! Disney and Pixar just dropped this all-new poster for the upcoming film and it looks like Luca might have more to him than meets the eye… ©Disney/Pixar Yup! It certainly looks like Luca has a bit of a fishy secret when he gets wet. We can’t wait to see what sort of antics this fella has going on in his life. And, we don’t have to wait too long for a hint! A brand-new trailer for Luca debuts TOMORROW! ©Disney/Pixar You can bet we’ll be showing you where to find that trailer tomorrow so stay tuned to DFB for allllll the updates about this upcoming flick! Click here to learn more about Luca! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited about Luca? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTO! See the NEW Poster for Disney and Pixar's 'Luca!' first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Disney and Pixar Announce ‘Luca’ — a New Film Coming to Theaters Summer 2021! Check Out the BRAND NEW Trailer for Pixar’s Upcoming Film “Soul” NEWS! A Reimagined ‘Cheaper by the Dozen’ Will Make Its Way to Disney+ in 2022! View the full article

Last week, we shared how Walt Disney Imagineering’s Carmen Smith is helping us create more inclusive experiences. Today, we’re thrilled to share our last trailblazer in our celebration of Black History Month, Disney Signature Experience’s Vice President Tracey Powell, who oversees Travel Services, Pricing and Revenue Management for Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club and Adventures & Expeditions. Tracey is also a champion for students with big dreams.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/EZjyZvu-BFU View the full article

Here at the DFB we love a good food photo — and we know you do, too. Mickey Pretzel We clearly never listened to our moms telling us to stop playing with our food! You eat with your eyes first, so we’ve always strived to give you the best pictures of foods around Disney World. Want to get in on the action? Follow along as we share 6 tips to snapping better food photography in Disney World! We’ve been taking pictures of our food since WAY before it was cool! Now we’re sharing our hot tips with YOU! Chili and Cheese Tots Long before everyone with a smartphone and an Instagram account was posting food pics for the world to admire, weirdos like us were hovering our cameras over our plates, adjusting angles, and getting the shots juuuuust right. We got LOTS of stares from confused guests and some even wondered aloud if we were ever going actually EAT that food. (Spoiler alert — yup, we ate it. It was delicious.) Kakamora Float These days we’re not nearly as much of a spectacle. Everyone and their Aunt Susan is taking food photos of their Disney eats, and so are we! But because we had to develop a completely NEW kind of food photography before it even existed, we had to figure out the rules for ourselves. There were many messy arms covered in drippy ice cream and cupcakes falling on the floor unexpectedly. It’s a hard life, but we gotta do what we gotta do! Cheshire Cat Tail Whether the conditions are in your favor for a PERFECT food photo (bright lighting and beautifully plated eats), or not so in your favor (rainy/cloudy day, shadows, or RAPIDLY melting food), we can help! Trust us…we’ve been there! Here are SIX of the most important rules that we’ve learned over the last 15 years while re-inventing the concept of theme park food photography. Location, Location, Location It’s not just true in real estate! Food photos are at their best when their location is idyllic and provides some context for the treat, too. Park icons like Cinderella Castle and the Tree of Life are ready-made backdrops, but if the restaurant isn’t near these go-to spots, you’ll need to get creative. Peter Pan Float Find some foliage or flowers as a backdrop to pose your food, or include the restaurant’s sign. Wherever your location, though, be sure to avoid having any moving figures (humans, hungry ducks, etc.) in the background as they’ll make getting a clear shot much trickier. 2021 Cupcake Most phones now have the nifty ability to shift focus, meaning your background can be nice and blurry while your food is nice and crisp (more on that in a bit!). This is a great option to draw focus to your food, especially if you don’t want to have everyone staring at the background instead! Helloooo, Pretty Defocused Castle! And finally, scope out your background BEFORE you grab your snack. If you don’t, you may find yourself wandering around while your ice cream melts or your plastic cheese gets a funky skin! People want to see a frosty cup of Dole Whip (in our experience) not a sticky bowl of Dole Whip soup. Find your light! This rule is a must-follow because lighting is EV-E-RY-THING when you’re trying to capture the details of your favorite snack. If you’re planning a table service photo session, request a table by the window during the day (otherwise, get ready to do some hefty post-processing later on!). For quick service, select a window seat yourself, which is slightly easier during off meal times! If you’re desperate for some decent lighting, take your food outside. Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese If you do find yourself in a dark restaurant (we’re looking at you, Le Cellier and Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant!), request a table under a brighter light source. If this request can’t be accommodated, play with angles to find the best lighting you possibly can! Again, when in doubt, thank goodness for post-processing. You’d be amazed how a couple of seconds adjusting a photo after the fact can save it! The Hollywood Brown Derby As for those outside shots, indirect bounce light is your BFF foreva. We don’t mean gray, cloudy, yucky looking days (those work too in a pinch). We mean hunt for a covered area with the sun bouncing around on the walls. Think of the light bouncing around in a corner of a patio like a mini studio for your photos — it kills hard shadows and makes food look fabulous! And if you’re grabbing an outside shot in direct light, keep the sun at your back (but watch for shadows!). Hard shadows cutting across your snack are usually distracting to the eye. Get a move on! Central Florida is not the ideal place for food photos of things that MELT. We have BEEN THERE. Seriously, picture chocolate running down our arms, frosting sliding off a cupcake…you name it, it has probably happened to us! Chocolate, buttercream, ice cream — these all make a run for it as soon as you leave the AC!! You’ll have to move quickly to grab a good shot before things start to slide downhill, ESPECIALLY in the heat (which is like…95% of the year at Disney World ). (Another reason to scope out your backdrop BEFORE you buy!) Snapping That Pic FAST Before She Melts! Another tip: have napkins and utensils ready to go if you want a good cross-section shot. But move fast because the integrity of food items degrades the longer you wait for your photos. Every second counts! Oh yea…pack wipes too. It’s sure to still be a hot mess (literally!). Wipes are your other BFF foreva. Put that big camera away! Okay, this one isn’t a hard and fast rule under all circumstances, but know that a smartphone is often your best equipment. When time is of the essence, it just makes more sense to snap a shot with your phone rather than trying to juggle a heavy camera while posing the food, especially if YOU are holding the food item! You often don’t have time to fiddle with F-stops and apertures when your Dole Whip is dribbling down your arm! Passion Fruit Mousse with Dragon Fruit Jam As we mentioned before, many phones now even simulate depth of field, meaning the stuff behind your object can be out of focus, letting your food really shine. Gideon’s Bakehouse Grand Opening We still love our big ‘ole DSLR camera though. If you’ve got a plated dish and can find a great place to set it down, pull out that formal camera, and click away! (Just remember to grab a smartphone pic, too — for the ‘gram, of course!) DSLRs are especially good for low light situations where your phone (try as it might) just won’t cut the mustard — just don’t forget a teensy portable tripod! Extra, extra! You’ve got great lighting, your pretzel isn’t going to melt, the conditions are perfect. Except that it’s SO bright you can’t check your screen on your phone clearly to see if you nailed it. Take extras, playing with the focus if you have time, to be sure you get what you need. More is certainly better than less here — you don’t want to find out the one photo you took was blurry after the food is gone! Reese’s Nitro Rotate, snap. Turn the food, snap. Turn your camera, snap. You get it. Once you retreat from the sun, you can pick and choose the shots you love and trash the rest of them. No harm — just a great food photo! You might be surprised even in dim conditions, and especially if you’re playing with depth of field, that all the photos you thought were perfect are actually blurry once you look at them closely. Take more than you think you need! You’ll thank yourself later. Be a picky eater! While Disney World chefs strive for uniformity in decorated treats like cupcakes and candy apples, sometimes there’s one in the case that just looks better than the rest. Pineapple Cupcake Of course, if they’re all a little lopsided, remember: a leaning cupcake at Disney is still better than a perfect cupcake anywhere else! We’ve had our share of not-so-cute foods. You do the best you can with what you have. Going Batty Cupcake BUT, if there’s a prettier snack BB hiding in the back of the case, don’t be shy asking the Cast Member to get the one you want! Cast Members will usually happily oblige, and you’ll have the perfectly-frosted cupcake of your social media dreams! Bonus Round! Who knew taking awesome food photos was so complicated? We couldn’t leave you hanging at six rules, so remember these two optional rules, too. First, if your hands are going to be in the shot, be sure they’re in good shape. Take care of your nails, and think about what color nail polish (if any!) will work for your shots. Accessories like rings, scrunchies, and watches are fun to wear but can distract from a photo. http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/heart-of-te-fiti-lime-dole-whip-cone-pineapple-lanai-march-2019-4-399x600.jpgMatchy Nails for the WIN! And finally, if you can rope some friends or family into your food photo fun, have them help you set up the shot. They can hold the food, aim a little extra light if it’s needed, and, of course, help you eat it after you’re done! (What? Who can just snap a photo without taking a bite or ten? Not us!) We hope these tips help you out for your next Disney food photoshoot! Check out the GORGEOUS eats from EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts! 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 is your favorite food photo tip? Let us know in the comments! The post 6 Rules for Taking GREAT Food Photos at Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Tips You NEED TO KNOW For the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival! 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Tips: How Many Days Should I Plan to Attend? Guest Review: The NEW Tea Experience at Epcot’s Rose & Crown Dining Room! View the full article

Five landmark moments for Cinderella Castle, the icon of Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. View the full article

In case you missed the pics, Walt Disney World has been BUSY lately. Tomorrowland Crowds In fact, the parks reached CAPACITY over the weekend! In order to visit Disney World since it reopened over the summer, guests need to use the Disney Park Pass system, which allows you to make reservations to your first park of the day. (Guests with Annual Passes or Park Hopper tickets can then hop to another park after 2PM.) Park Hopping And those about to go to Disney World for spring break have some good news: Park Passes have been REPLENISHED for the rest of February, March, and April! Hollywood Studios For the rest of February, we had been seeing NO availability for Annual Passholders on Saturday, February 27th… ©Disney …But now, every park but Disney’s Hollywood Studios is available! ©Disney March was also looking pretty booked up for some parks for Disney Resort Guests. ©Disney Now, the whole month is all green! (And not because of St. Patrick’s Day!) ©Disney Park passes are also fully available in March for Annual Passholders and theme park ticket holders. ©Disney Disney Resort Guests also had less-than-full availability for the first nine days of April. For instance, on April 1st, Hollywood Studios was NOT available! ©Disney But now, you can ride Slinky Dog Dash and try for that Rise of the Resistance boarding pass all month long! (Or, you know, go to any other Disney World park as a resort guest.) ©Disney Theme park ticket holders and Annual Passholders also have full Park Pass availability! ©Disney When Park Passes are snatched up (or get replenished again!), we’ll be sure to fill you in so you can plan your park days accordingly! And be sure to stay tuned to DFB for crowd levels and more Disney World news! PHOTOS and VIDEOS: Some of the Biggest Crowds We’ve Seen in Disney World Since Reopening 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 traveling to Disney World for spring break? Let us know in the comments! The post More Disney World Park Passes Have Been Added for Spring Break, So Book 'Em Fast! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Halloween Park Passes Are GONE for Disney World Annual Passholders BREAKING NEWS: Walt Disney World Park Hopping to Return SOON NEWS: Disney Sends Email to Passholders About the Return of Park Hopping View the full article

Disney’s Animal Kingdom wouldn’t be complete without one thing: the ANIMALS, of course! Giraffes! And we love, love, LOVE it when a NEW baby animal joins the pack! Recently, we’ve seen a baby babirusa and baby giraffes! And now, there’s a new BABY RHINO on the savanna at Kilimanjaro Safaris! A rhino on the savanna at Kilimanjaro Safaris! Ranger, a four month old white rhino calf joined his mama Kendi this morning, according to Disney World! And he did what any of us would do on a balmy Florida morning, dove RIGHT into the mud while his mom and “aunts” Lola and Jao watched him play. Being dirty never looked so SWEET! Muddy Buddy! ©Disney Ranger is a special lil guy, he’s the FIRST white rhino born to the herd in FIVE YEARS! ©Disney Ranger isn’t the only new animal on the safari. In December, GOATS joined the attraction in their own exhibit. GOATS! When we spot this baby rhino on the safari, after we’re done AWW-ing, we’ll be sure to let you know EXACTLY where to find him! You Won’t Be Able to Resist Snapping Pics of Animal Kingdom’s Newest Treat! 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 spotted a baby animal on the safari? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: A New Baby Rhino Has Made His Debut on Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: The Kilimanjaro Safaris Building Mystery Has Been Solved in Disney World! We Spotted Three Totally Pandorable Shirts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Today! What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: RIDICULOUSLY LOW Crowds and Llama Merch! View the full article

The 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is officially OVER, and you know what that means — the 2021 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival is right around the corner! Eeyore, Piglet, and Tigger TOO! In fact, Flower and Garden kicks off in just eight days on March 3rd! We’ve already seen some signs of this popular EPCOT festival, including tons of flowers and the fest’s signature character topiaries, but today, we saw signs of what we REALLY head to Flower and Garden for: the food booths! There will be about 20 booths in total at Flower and Garden this year, and while strolling through World Showcase today, we spotted about a dozen of them! If you turn left into World Showcase, one of the first booths you’ll spot is Jardin de Fiestas in the Mexico Pavilion! Jardin de Fiestas And of course, no EPCOT festival is complete without merchandise, so we also spotted the return of the Festival Marketplace! Festival Marketplace Trowel & Trellis is sponsored by Impossible Foods, so expect to find some plant-based goodies here. Maybe we’ll see the return of last year’s Impossible Farmhouse Meatball?! Trowel & Trellis Speaking of healthy bites, Flavor Full Kitchen is going to use a bunch of garden veggies for its menu! Flavor Full Kitchen And we can’t WAIT to try the Bavarian-inspired bites at Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market in the Germany Pavilion! Bauernmarkt Magnolia Terrace was NEW to the festival last year, and it’s returning in 2021! This booth serves comfort food inspired by the Gulf region! Last year, we tried a Southern seafood boil, grilled oysters, boudin, and pecan desserts! Magnolia Terrace Japan is going to bring the floral inspiration with Hanami! We wonder if the fan favorite FRUSHI is going to make a big return! Hanami And we’re sure that Taste of Marrakesh in Morocco will have some fun, bold eats! Taste of Marrakesh The France Pavilion booth at Festival of the Arts gave us our beloved BRIE BOWL, and we hope that Fleur de Lys has something equally mouthwatering. Fleur de Lys O, Canada! We’re dreaming of the northern bites we’ll see at Northern Bloom! Northern Bloom The Citrus Blossom has been a staple at every EPCOT festival since last year’s Flower and Garden, so you know it’s BACK for 2021! The Citrus Blossom We’ve seen TONS of pineapple treats around Disney World this year, and we’re sure some will pop up at Pineapple Promenade too! Pineapple Promenade And we’re buzzing with excitement for Honey Bee-stro! Honey Bee-stro These are just SOME of the outdoor kitchens coming to the 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival, and when those Coming Soon banners come down and the fest opens up, you KNOW we’ll be there to review them all! NEW Flower & Garden Festival Map Arrives in EPCOT Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite EPCOT festival? Let us know in the comments! The post We Spotted a HUGE Part of EPCOT's Flower and Garden Festival at Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Check Out the Disney Food Blog EXCLUSIVE 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Map! BEST of the FEST! What to Eat and Drink at the 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival! Best of the Fest! What to Eat and Drink at the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival View the full article

Disney’s latest collection of plush toys and accessories are NOT cheap, but they are absolutely adorable. Mickey and Minnie nuiMOs These new posable plush toys are called nuiMOs. They’ve been popular in China and Japan for a while, but now they’re traveling more of the world. So far, we’ve seen nuiMOs plushes of Minnie, Mickey, Donald, Daisy, Stitch, and Angel (along with TONS of accessories) released. But, now Disney has teased 2 new nuiMO plushes that will be released soon! Want a clue about who will be joining the gang? We’ll just say this — it’s time to play the music, it’s time to light the lights. Earlier today, Disney nuiMOs shared a video on their Instagram account teasing 2 NEW nuiMOs plushes that will be coming soon. Can you guess who they are? It can be difficult to see in the video. But, if you brighten up the picture a bit you can pretty clearly see that the plushes standing behind the announcement are… Miss Piggy and Kermit! And they look as adorable as ever! It’s Kermit and Miss Piggy! ©Disney Considering that all 5 seasons of The Muppet Show just recently became available on Disney+, it seems totally appropriate that these two will be joining the nuiMOs gang next. Disney has said that they will “officially” reveal the new nuiMOs plushes tomorrow, so we’ll keep an eye out for more information on that. nuiMOs In the meantime, you can stock up on the existing plushes, and outfits for them that can help them cosplay with you, or even channel Ahsoka Tano. The plushes themselves have typically been priced at $17.99 each, and the outfits range in price. Some are $12.99 while others are $19.99. nuiMOs Check back with us here at DFB for all the latest updates. Click here to see some of the nuiMOs outfits we’ve spotted recently! 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 have any nuiMOs plushes? Let us know in the comments. The post Get a Sneak Peek at 2 NEW Disney Items Coming Soon first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Meet The Mickey Mouse Accessory You Didn’t Know You Were Missing! This Star Wars Tool Could Be The Pride And Joy Of Your Kitchen! TONS of Star Wars Merchandise from Droid Depot Was Just Released by Disney Online! View the full article

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One of the biggest post-closure changes visible to guests when they travel to Disney World these days are the plexiglass dividers on rides. Over time, some rides have these barriers installed, like on Rise of the Resistance and Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, to increase the ride’s capacity. Other rides, particularly fast-moving ones, originally opted instead to load every other row to allow for physical distancing. Spaceship Earth In recent months, however, we noticed Disney shifting protocol to loading every single row, like what we saw change on Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster and Slinky Dog Dash. While we visited EPCOT today, we noticed that the boarding process has changed on Test Track. Test Track Previously, each party was given their own car on Test Track. Today, however, we noticed that both rows in each car were being boarded with guests, with no plexiglass barriers in between the rows. Test Track is now loading every row Our reporter shared with us that when they rode today, they were seated in the back row with a different family seated in the front, with no plexiglass barrier. No plexiglass barriers are present between the two rows Like we mentioned before, these adjustments are typically done in order to increase a ride’s capacity. We’ll continue to keep an eye on all of the rides across Disney World as these updates continue and we’ll make sure you know what each ride experience is like so you can assess what is best for your travel party. Click here to see what physical distancing is like on more rides at 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 visited Disney World since the parks reopened last summer? Would you avoid going on rides where every row is being loaded? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Test Track is Now Boarding Every Row in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s NEW at the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival? Find Out Here! We Rode Test Track at EPCOT For the First Time Since the Closures and It’s WAY Different Now! What’s New at Epcot: Discounts on Merch, Tinker Bell Wings, American Flag Merch, and MORE! View the full article

We’ve got an update on some mysterious construction in Disney World! Disney World You might remember when we spotted that Cinderella Castle had some serious construction going on last week with much of the castle stage covered in scrim and temporary foliage. We thought the stage might be getting some routine maintenance but now there’s been a BIG development. To jog your memory, this is what the castle stage looked like the last time we checked. Cinderella Castle Stage Today, the black covering had been removed to reveal that the surface layer of the stage has been removed! Cinderella Castle Construction You can see the slats that support the stage are all that remain at this time with plywood over another part of the area. Cinderella Castle Construction We’re not sure what this means but it’s possible the stage is getting an update and/or touch-ups ahead of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary this year (the castle will also be getting a fun 50th-anniversary overlay — which you can see here). We will certainly be keeping an eye on it! Cinderella Castle Construction Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest photos and updates from Disney World! Click here to see more of the construction around 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 this construction could mean? Tell us in the comments! The post The Mystery Cinderella Castle Construction Just Got WAY More Interesting first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Your Castle Photos Will Look Very DIFFERENT in Disney World Today Progress Update! Take a Look at the Cinderella Castle Makeover Happening in Disney World! PHOTOS: Construction Walls Are UP at This Classic Magic Kingdom Attraction View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Disney’s Hollywood Studios And, we’ve got plenty of updates to share with you! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive right on in! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Food Update Hollywood Scoops We were surprised to see that Hollywood Scoops had a bit of a line when we were visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the day. Hollywood Scoops Line The last time we were in the parks, we noticed that there was STILL the Peppermint Bundt Cake Shake on the menu, long after Christmas has ended. Peppermint Bundt Shake And, if you wish it was Christmas year-round, you’ll be happy to know it’s still there. Peppermint Bundt Cake Shake But, we have to admit that we’re ready for a NEW shake on the menu. (Maybe something spring-themed?) Disney’s Hollywood Studios Merchandise Update Legends of Hollywood Disney’s newest and cutest Dooney and Bourke collection has dropped, and it’s got our favorite characters all over it! The Disney Skyliner Dooney and Bourke series features character-themed gondolas as they soar past various park attractions and icons. Skyliner Dooney and Bourkes We’ve already seen the bags in the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, but now you can take home the satchel for $268… Purchase the Disney Skyliner Dooney & Bourke Satchel Online HERE! …and the tote bag for $268 from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Skyliner Dooneys All of the Skyliner Dooneys are also available online, if you just can’t wait to grab them in person! Purchase the Disney Skyliner Dooney & Bourke Tote HERE! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Crowd Update Crowds were a bit busier at the beginning of the day, but then the weather switched over to more of a rainy day in Disney’s Hollywood Studios as we saw showers happen here and there throughout the day. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Crowds The parks cleared out a bit as many guests decided to leave for the day due to the weather! Rainy Day Crowds Yet, there still was a range of wait times during the day in Disney’s Hollywood Studios with lower times at spots like Toy Story Mania with 25 minutes… Toy Story Mania …and Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway with 35 minutes. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Other attractions had slightly longer queues with a 40-minute wait at Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster… Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster Queue … 50-minute wait at Slinky Dog Dash… Slinky Dog Dash …and 65-minute wait at the Tower of Terror. Tower of Terror Well, that’s all for this What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We’ll catch you next time for more updates. And, if you have any questions about your upcoming Disney vacation, let us know so we can help you find the answers! 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 are you looking forward to seeing the most in Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments below! The post A Shake in Hollywood Studios Totally Forgot That Christmas Ended MONTHS Ago! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: SO Many Returning Treats, ‘Star Wars’ Merch, and MORE! What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: The Hollywood Junction Snack Cart Re-Opens and More Holiday Merchandise Debuts! What’s New at Hollywood Studios: An On-Tap Cosmo, the Fairytale Love Latte, and Lots of Loungewear 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. For a very limited time, shopDisney is running a BONUS sale online that could save you up to 40% OFF select Disney items with the code SAVEMORE. Rainbow Minnie ears We’ve already taken a look at some of the items you can get on sale, including the rainbow Mickey ears (which you can get for UNDER $5 BTW). But now we’re taking a look at some other Disney items that are a TOTAL STEAL. We’re talking a shirt under $3(!!) and lots of items under $10 that you won’t want to miss out on. Ready to see what fun items you could snag at a discount?! Okay, let’s dive in! For the kiddos, there’s a Mickey Mouse Americana T-Shirt featuring Mickey Mouse, the American flag, the Disneyland logo, and “2020.” It’s red, white, and blue, and Mickey too! What a Fun Design | ©shopDisney This shirt is already a steal because it’s priced at $3.98(!!) down from its typical $19.99 price. But, if you get it as part of this limited time discount, the shirt can be yours for UNDER $3! The discount brings it down to just $2.79. Don’t even have to break out a $5 bill? Now that’s what we call a steal. Click here to buy this shirt! There are other shirts that are really inexpensive too. But, another thing that you could get at a great price right now are autograph books. There are quite a few available, like this Mickey, Minnie, and Donald one. What a Fun Autograph Book | ©shopDisney It’s got colorful artwork, some very #hip phrases throughout like #selfie, and it comes with a pen too. Sign Away | ©shopDisney You might not be getting character autographs right now, but this is a great item to grab now and save for future trips. It’s typically priced at $9.95, but you can get it on sale right now for $5.97. Click here to buy the Mickey, Minnie, Donald autograph book! There’s also a World of Disney Autograph Book that features lots of fan-favorite characters including Cinderella, Dory, Stitch, and Pooh! Is Your Favorite Character On Here? | ©shopDisney It comes with a cute pen that’s even got a Mickey Mouse charm on it. Fun Pen! ©shopDisney The autograph book is normally priced at $9.95, but it can be yours for $5.97 if you act fast. Get this autograph book here! Got more of a princess fan at home? They’ll probably love the Princess Autograph Book, which features Cinderella, Rapunzel, Tiana, and more. It’s also got a pen with a gem topper. Check Out This Autograph Book | ©shopDisney You could totally just buy this and use it as a notebook for reminders at home. Such a Cute Pen! | ©shopDisney Typically it’s priced at $9.95. Again, this one is on sale for $5.97. Check out the princess autograph book here. But wait, there’s more! If you love the Disney parks and their signature icons and rides, then the Mickey & Friends Disney World autograph book is for you. How Many Icons and Rides Can You Spot? | ©shopDisney This one doesn’t come with a pen, but it does have a super fun parks-themed design. It’s a (Not So Hidden) Hidden Mickey | ©shopDisney This is another one that would make a SUPER cute reminders book. You could even use it for your grocery shopping lists. Imagine pulling out this beauty in Target to check your shopping list. Extra magical. Love That Pattern! | ©shopDisney The autograph book is on sale right now for just $5.99 (down from $9.99). Check out the parks-inspired autograph book here. One of the most important things you can do at home and at Disney World is stay hydrated. And one of the easiest ways to do that is by carrying around a tumbler. But, why get an ordinary tumbler when you can get one themed to Disney or Marvel?! There are some seriously cute tumblers available right now that we think kids and adults would totally love. There’s a Frozen 2 Tumbler… The Cold (Water) Never Bothered You Anyway | ©shopDisney …an Ariel Tumbler… We’re Going Under the Sea | ©shopDisney …a Mickey and Pluto Tumbler… Mickey and Pluto: What a Great Pair | ©shopDisney …a Princess Tumbler… Drink Like Royalty | ©shopDisney …and a Spider-Man Tumbler. Hey! It’s Spider-Man! | ©shopDisney It can be a bit hard to tell in some of the photos, but all of these have some glitter and other icons that float around between the walls of the cup — making them extra fun! They’re all normally priced at $9.99, but you can get them on sale right now for just $5.99 each. There are also some Disney tumblers with more of a cap and pop up straw situation like this Princess snowglobe one. A Cup AND a Snowglobe? Love It! | ©shopDisney This one is normally $12.99, but it’s on sale right now for $9.09. Click here to check out this snowglobe tumbler! Basically, what we’re saying is you could score a TON of items for under $5 and under $10 right now. But, this sale ends on Wednesday so don’t miss your chance to get these items at a discount. And don’t forget you’ll need to enter the code “SAVEMORE” before checking out to get these deals. Up to 40% OFF! ©shopDisney We’ll keep an eye out for more great discounts and let you know what we find! Click here to check out Disney’s newest shoe trend! 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 shopping for some great discounted items? Let us know in the comments. The post Hurry! Grab These Disney Items Right Now for UNDER first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Wow… it’s been a minute since we have seen much of a change in the offerings at EPCOT’s Refreshment Outpost. Refreshment Outpost Oh, sure, the spot serves up fun seasonal selections to go along with the current EPCOT Festival. But the regular eats here? We’re usually talking hot dogs, frozen slushies, and vanilla and chocolate soft-serve. You know, the basics. But today we spied a NEW option on the soft-serve menu that we had to check out! We noticed the menu has been updated so you can now get the Soft-serve Waffle Cone in Strawberry, Banana, or a SWIRL of both flavors! Refreshment Outpost Menu The Banana, of course, hit the scene for the just-ended-yesterday Festival of the Arts, as it was the tremendous topper for the Warm Brown Sugar-stuffed Pretzel. Warm Brown Sugar-stuffed Pretzel with Banana Soft-serve Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce But the Strawberry and the option to swirl with the Banana are new. Strawberry and Banana Soft-serve in a Waffle Cone And together, these flavors are a perfectly refreshing swirl for spring, if there ever was one! Strawberry and Banana Soft-serve in a Waffle Cone Could this be a sign of something coming to the Outpost for the upcoming Flower & Garden Festival, or is it just some flavorful fun? Either way, we’re happy about it! Strawberry and Banana Soft-serve in a Waffle Cone A loooooong time ago they served Pineapple and Coconut Frozen Yogurt at the Outpost. (We’re talking waaaaaaay back when it was called the Refreshment Cool Post!). We thought it might usher in a whole bunch of different flavored soft-serve treats here. As it turned out, though… not so much. While Magic Kingdom is constantly serving up new Dole Whip flavors and floats, things have stayed pretty quiet when it comes to soft-serve at EPCOT. But, hey… we can now enjoy a little pineapple-and-coconut Dole Whip swirl over at Magic Kingdom’s Aloha Isle, and NOW at long last we’ve got ourselves a new Strawberry and Banana Swirl to enjoy, so we’re pretty well set with the best of both worlds! You can grab a Swirl of Banana and Strawberry (or either individual flavor) at the Outpost between EPCOT’s China and Germany pavilions served up with a Waffle Cone for $5.25. Strawberry and Banana Soft-serve in a Waffle Cone There is a LOT changing quickly over at EPCOT at the moment. Construction walls have come down in front of Spaceship Earth, and things are blooming all over in preparation for the 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival which kicks off on March 3rd! We’ll be keeping you posted on all the latest, so stay tuned!! See the NEW EPCOT Map by clicking 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 new ice cream flavors would you like to see in EPCOT? Please let us know with a comment! The post The Pineapple Coconut Dole Whip Swirl Has Some New Competition in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This Epcot Festival of the Arts Spot Elevates Some of Your Favorite Disney World Snacks! Review! We Went on the Garden Graze Scavenger Hunt at Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival! NEWS and Review: Sweet, Salty, and SUPER Yummy! Pretzel Bites with Beer Caramel Dip Have Arrived in Disney World! View the full article

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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We’ve seen some pretty wacky Disney merchandise over the years! Magic Kingdom We’ve seen things that were crazy expensive, things that we didn’t understand, and things that were downright weird. Recently, Disney released a new line of shoes that we looked at and thought, “Surely those can’t be comfortable, right?” So, for science, we bought ourselves a new pair of those Native brand shoes, and we tested them out in Disney World! In case you missed it, Disney recently did a collaboration with the shoe brand, Native, to make some stylish Mickey and Minnie Mouse-themed footwear. They look sort of like Keds, except they’re made of rubber! They’re hand-washable and recyclable, meaning they’re supposed to be great for kiddos. The moms on our team have mentioned that these are a BIG deal in the parent community, so we had to try them out! Native Shoes in Magic Kingdom We’ve seen four different styles so far. There’s a Minnie Mouse print for women and a Mickey Mouse print for men (these are the ones we purchased and they can be worn by women as well)… Minnie Mouse Print in Women’s Sizes …and then there’s a Mickey print and a Minnie print for children. The adult shoes are $54.99 each and the kids’ shoes are $44.99. Mickey Mouse Print in Children’s Sizes You can purchase these in the parks and online. Click here to purchase a pair of Disney Natives. After these launched, we received several questions from our followers about them, many asking the same thing we did — are they comfortable? So, to get the answer to that question, we put up a poll on Instagram and asked our followers to choose which adult-sized pair we should get. They decided the Mickey Mouse design was best, so here we are… . Wearing Natives in the parks! These shoes don’t come in half sizes and our reporter who tested them is usually a 5.5, so she sized up to a 6. We tried them out for a few days in the Disney World parks, and we’ve got some thoughts! Hub grass + chill with our new shoes! Since the shoes were a half-size too big, our reporter found that they started to slip off her feet a tad around the heels. If she could’ve gotten her proper size, she thinks that they would’ve fit just right and be a lot comfier. As they were, she lasted about 2-2.5 hours each day wearing them — but that’s with walking a TON of steps! Here’s what the back of the shoes looks like! She started to get a small blister on the front of her foot partway into the first day, so she tried covering it with a Band-Aid. It wasn’t the most effective solution, but on day two, she started things off with some waterproof bandages, and that worked much better! We somewhat expected this going in, and this just goes to show why we don’t recommend breaking in new shoes at Disney World. We advise using waterproof bandages when you’re breaking them in! Throughout each day, we were stopped by several guests with comments on the shoes, saying how cute they are and asking where we got them, so that was a definite perk! We also didn’t have to worry about getting them wet, so they may be good for rainy days. We think that kids will really love these, as long as they fit their feet properly and they’re broken in. Native shoes for kiddos! However, there were some big downsides. These are pretty narrow sneakers and they don’t have much “give.” Therefore, if you have a wide foot, you may not be able to get your foot inside. Also, they have very minimal arch support, so those with pronounced arches won’t be comfortable for a long period of time! Natives compared to Crocs Even after all of this, at the end of our little test — we actually liked them! They’re fun, cute, and add a quirky little touch of Disney to your outfit. We don’t recommend trying to break them in while you’re in the parks, so if you plan on wearing them on vacation, bring a backup pair of shoes. Crocs or Natives? Click Here to See the Showdown! Disney x Native Shoes The one question we still have left is “are they worth the $55 you pay?” Unfortunately, we can’t really answer that directly for you. If you love them and wear them all the time, then probably! But on the other hand, if they make your feet miserable and you’re planning to purchase them and break them in at Disney, you may wish you’d never spent the money. It’s really on a case-by-case basis. It’ll depend on your shoe preferences, the size of your foot, how much you’re walking each day, etc. Either way, we had a great time testing them out and we’ll probably wear them again! They’re stylish and fun! We hope that review helped you make a decision on whether or not you should buy these new shoes. Let us know your thoughts on them in the comments! Also, make sure to let us know what other products you want to see us review in the future! Wanna get your own pair of Disney x Native shoes? 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. Would you wear these shoes? Tell us in the comments! The post We Tried the Hottest New Shoes in Disney World. Here's What Happened. first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Take a Trip in Style With This NEW Disney Travel Collection! FINALLY! The Best Phone Case EVER (imho) Is On Its Way To Disney Parks! The Cinderella Series in the Disney Castle Collection Makes Its Magical Debut! View the full article