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The Ganachery at Disney Springs has come up with a lot of cool things to do with chocolate! The Ganachery After all, this is the chocolate shop that gave us the slightly creepy, but fun Olaf Hot Chocolate Bombs, as well as the big chocolate pinatas that we can hit with a hammer to get at smaller treats inside! We’ve seen some inventive pinatas here before, including a Reindeer Pluto piñata and Mickey Pride piñatas! But today, we found Heart Pinatas, shaped to look like Valentine’s Day conversation hearts! Heart Pinatas These piñatas are filled with marshmallow treats — which you can get to by breaking it with a hammer (and a hammer is included in the price, although in our experience, you can actually not get the hammer and save a few $$). We’ve seen these in the past, but they’re finally back this year! Here’s one for your Love Bug… Love Bug Heart Pinata …as well as one for your Cutie Pie. Cutie Pie Heart Pinata The pinatas are $28 each. Because nothing says Happy Valentine’s Day like breaking hearts… erm… maybe Disney didn’t think that one through? Or then again, maybe Disney did! Whatever the case, what a fun way to celebrate the day! We’ll let you know if we spot any more Valentine’s Day treats this weekend, too! Review: Move Over Joffrey’s, We’re in Love With ANOTHER Disney World Valentine’s Day Coffee! 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 tried one of the piñatas from The Ganachery? What did you think? Let us know in the comments! The post Here's Proof Disney Wants You To BREAK Hearts This Valentine's Day first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This NEW Disney World Holiday Treat Will Haunt Your Dreams! Check it Out…But Don’t Say We Didn’t Warn You. REVIEW: Is A Churro The Most Romantic Snack at Disney World? What’s New at Disney Springs — Halloween Shakes, Dooney & Bourke’s Anniversary, And Disney Tees Galore! View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Tree of Life 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 Animal Kingdom Food Update Nomad Lounge It’s Valentine’s weekend, and there’s no better way to kick things off than with a limited edition sip in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! This weekend, the Nomad Lounge and Tiffins are celebrating the holiday with the new Rose Rosé, which is just as sweet as it sounds. Rose Rosé The cocktail is mixed up with vodka, single estate rye, simple syrup, rose water, and rosé brut with a sparkling gold chocolate heart and a strawberry to garnish. But, you’ll want to hurry over to the restaurants to grab it because it will only be there through February 14th! Rose Rosé And, if you’d like to skip the lines, you can even get this drink to go from the bar for $16! Who’s joining us for a little Galentine’s Day shindig? Read our full review of the Rose Rosé here! Windtraders After you’ve had that great sip to kick off your Valentine’s, you can also make your way over to Windtraders for a little snack! The original “Celia Fruit” Gummis have returned to the shelves! Celia Gummis While they might be a nod to all the strange and unusual fruit that grows on the flora and plantlife in the Valley of Mo’ara, they are just a strawberry flavor. Celia Gummis We’re glad these yummy candies are back in stock! Read our original review of these gummis! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Merchandise Update Discovery Trading Company We could go to Disney World every day on our own, but it’s only that much better with your closest friends and family! And, the newest shirt at the Discovery Trading totally gets the sentiment! Favorite Place and People Tee The bright green tee features Mickey, Goofy, and Donald in front of Cinderella Castle with the phrase “My favorite place with my favorite people on the front.” Favorite Place and People Tee Maybe your whole party can wear them during your next vacation for $24.99 each! Island Mercantile We may have seen this cutie over in Disneyland, but the Up Tumbler has flown over to Disney World as well! The tumbler shows Russell and Kevin ready for their next great adventure… Up Tumbler …as well as Dug sending you greeting all the way from Paradise Falls. Up Tumbler Plus, this tumbler has something a little extra special since you can fill it up for a 3D image of Carl’s house with the balloons attached to the top! Up Tumbler You can take home the Up Tumbler for $19.99 or you can bring it with you during your quest to become the next best Wilderness Explorer. Why is This Old Disney Movie Suddenly Everywhere? Zuri’s Sweets Shop When we popped into Zuri’s Sweets Shop, we noticed that the store had rearranged its merchandise with various houseware items… Zuri’s Merchandise …and helpful kitchen tools like towels, aprons, and more on the shelves! Zuri’s Merchandise And, if you’ve never been into Zuri’s, it’s a GREAT stop to pick up your favorite Disney treats! Zuri’s Bakery Case The bakery case has anything and everything from cupcakes to cookies and even fudge, so you can indulge in whatever your sweet tooth is craving during your visit. Check out all of the reviews for Valentine’s Day treats in 2021! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Entertainment Update Asia In honor of Valentine’s Day, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is making the parks a bit more romantic with the Mickey and Minnie flower decorations we spotted in Asia! Minnie and Mickey Flowers The bright purple petals form the shape of our favorite couple, and we recommend visiting with your special someone or loved ones while you’re there. Minnie and Mickey Flowers If you’re needing a quick break from your day in the park or you need a place to stop for a snack, there are more tables added to the waterside stage in Asia. Seating Area And, after you make your dinner reservations through My Disney Experience or just recount your great day, you can hop over to your other favorite attractions in the park! Guess Which Ride Got a Plexiglass Makeover in Disney World! Well, that’s all for this What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! 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! Here’s what’s new in Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What are you looking forward to seeing in Disney’s Animal Kingdom the most? Let us know in the comments below! The post See How Disney's Animal Kingdom is Celebrating Valentine's Day! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Animal Kingdom: Flight of Passage Loading EVERY Bike and Large Crowds What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios: Live Stormtroopers on Rise, More Flight of Passage Merch, and More! What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Dawa Bar Reopens and the Welcomed Return of Pumpkin Fudge! View the full article

Even if you can’t get to Disney Parks right now, Disney’s El Capitan Theatre in Southern California is doing its best to bring Disney to you! Coco Pins Not only did locals get a chance to grab Mickey pretzels and plastic cheese (!!!) to-go from the theater, but you can also order Disney Parks-exclusive merchandise, such as popcorn buckets, to ship to your house! Earlier this month, El Capitan introduced its Concessions To Go: Pixar Bundle, with a new bundle being announced every week! The first bundle featured an Onward popcorn bucket and beanie, but this week’s bundle is all about Coco! The Coco Fiesta Bundle includes a cinch drawstring bag, a guitar pick, a sipper, and a cloth face mask! Coco Fiesta Bundle ©El Capital Theatre This bundle is available now on El Capitan’s website for $25. And we’ll let you know when El Capitan announces the next Pixar bundle! Get Disney Parks’ Exclusive Popcorn Buckets and MORE Shipped Directly to You! 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 ordered anything from El Capitan Theatre? Let us know in the comments! The post Get a 'Poco Loco' Disney Concessions Bundle Shipped to You! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Meet The Mickey Mouse Accessory You Didn’t Know You Were Missing! TONS of Star Wars Merchandise from Droid Depot Was Just Released by Disney Online! Get Your Holiday Shopping Done Early With 25% Off Select Disney Merch Online and In Stores Now! View the full article

It’s officially Valentine’s Day weekend, and that means Disney World is FILLED with special holiday snacks, pink-colored merch, and heart-shaped everything! Raspberry Dole Whip It also means it’s time for some romantic cocktails, and we found the most alluring special at a margarita mainstay in Disney Springs! At Frontera Cocina, chef Rick Bayless knows a thing or two about flavor combinations. The menus here blow us away with delicious eats and fun drinks, and for Valentine’s Day, their latest special does not disappoint! Frontera Cocina The Valentine’s Day Margarita, called the “Love Potion,” looks like a bouquet of roses, but instead of putting them in a vase and smelling them, this is one you can drink! Love Potion The rosy, floral drink is made with Casa Noble blanco tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, agave nectar, and pomegranate cordial. Love Potion It’s smooth and sweet, light on tequila flavor and heavier on the pomegranate. It’s finished with a rose popcorn salt rim, and a smattering of juicy pomegranate seeds! That salt has a buttery popcorn aftertaste, which can be a love it or hate it kinda flavor (spoiler alert: we love). It doesn’t overpower the margarita, but you can certainly taste the buttery popcorn flavor. Love Potion Between the subtle saltiness, the sweetness, and the tartness from the lime and pomegranate, this is one well-balanced drink that you’re sure to swoon for, especially if you like margaritas that aren’t too tequila-centric! Love Potion Order one this weekend for $14 at Frontera Cocina! We’ll be looking out for more Valentine’s Day treats, snacks, and drinks, so stay tuned to DFB! Try this “crunchy” Valentine’s Day cupcake 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. Do you have heart eyes for this Valentine’s Day Margarita? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: A Disney World Margarita Tastes Like Buttery Popcorn?!? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 9 Best One-Credit Restaurant Values on the 2019 Disney Dining Plan REVIEW!!! A Black Magic Margarita Has Been Conjured Up at Disney World! Celebrate Valentine’s Day with THIS Limited-Time Tasty Dish in Disney Springs! View the full article

Although the EPCOT Festival of the Arts is still going on, we’re getting really excited about the upcoming EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival! Butterfly Topiaries We’re even starting to see signs that the new festival will be here soon, especially with some beautiful new butterfly topiaries and a very cool prehistoric garden! We previously posted the list of food booths that would also be available at the festival! But one of those additional EPCOT Flower and Garden locations has been removed from Disney’s list: Cool Wash. Cool Wash Cool Wash is a seasonal spot that offers create-your-own slushies. We recently discovered that it was open again, after being closed for some time. At the time, we were told it would be open through the end of the existing EPCOT Festival of the Arts, which ends on February 22nd. Cool Wash As it stands, though, the Disney website shows the location open on weekends through mid-April (as far as the calendar goes right now). However, this could change, and we’ll let you know if it does! Everything You’re NOT Going to See At EPCOT’s 2021 Flower and Garden Festival 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 been to Cool Wash? Let us know in the comments! The post Heading To EPCOT's Flower and Garden Festival? Here's Which Booth Will Be MISSING! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: FULL MENU For The NEW Cool Wash Booth at the 2019 Epcot Food & Wine Festival! Do You Know Why October 1st Is SO IMPORTANT at Disney World This Year?! These TWO Epcot Flower and Garden Booths STILL Aren’t Open Today! View the full article

It’s Valentine’s Day weekend, y’all! Sunshine Churros And we’ve been eating our way around all the Valentine’s Day treats at Disney World, including TONS of cupcakes (SO many cupcakes) brownies, drinks, and more! But we’re not done yet… . Because now it’s time to try a Valentine’s Day <insert drumroll here> churro! So we headed over to Sunshine Churros at Disney Springs to check out its Valentine Churro. Valentine Churro This one is a Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Churro, and has pink and red sprinkles with strawberry and chocolate icing. And if that doesn’t scream Valentine’s Day, nothing does! And you know what? We were surprised because we totally got that chocolate and strawberry vibe. Valentine Churro The balance between the two flavors was perfectly proportioned, and the sprinkles added a little extra touch of sweetness and pizazz. But because of all the stuff on it, we will warn you — this is one messy treat! But it’s worth it to just grab an extra handful of napkins, because YUM. If you don’t like overly sweet treats, you might want to skip this one. Valentine Churro It’s also a fun snack, so we think kids might like it, too — what kid doesn’t love colorful and messy food with sprinkles? But it’s also a sweet romantic snack you can share with your significant other — if you actually WANT to share. We could totally see couples doing the Lady and the Tramp spaghetti scene with this churro! You can grab one now for $6.95. We’ll be sure to let you know what other Valentine’s Day snacks we find this weekend, too — so stay tuned! Review: Red Velvet COOKIE + Gelato = An Insanely Delish Snack 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 Valentine’s Day snack? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Is A Churro The Most Romantic Snack at Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: FINALLY! The Disney World Churro We’ve Been Waiting For Has Returned — Along With a Few New Flavors! This Snack Tastes Like a WHOLE CUP of Brownie Batter in Disney World and We’re HERE For It! REVIEW: Disney World’s NEW Strawberry Donut is For People With a SWEET Tooth! View the full article

In terms of whimsical Disney World snacks, Oreos and churros go together like peanut butter and jelly! Churro The two dessert titans have officially joined forces for a limited time Oreo Churro special to Disney Springs, and if you’ve got a sweet tooth, this is one treat you do not want to sleep on! Oreo-flavored sweets are a frequent fixture in Disney World. From Olaf Oreo Cheesecake and Double Stuffed Oreo Cupcakes to the CUTEST Holiday Bon Bons, there’s clearly just something so sweetly perfect about the cookies & cream combo! Holiday Oreo Bon Bon Now for this latest novelty, Disney World is giving its fan-favorite churros an Oreo makeover at Sunshine Churros in Disney Springs! We’ve seen Oreo Churros at this location before, but they’ve gotten quite the upgrade. Oreo Churro The crispy, golden-brown fritters we all know and crave are currently available in Oreo flavor! Which means drizzled with white icing and strewn with Oreo cookie crumbles! Oreo Churro For the indecisive snacker who can’t decide between cookie and churro, this is THE treat for you! The churro had the perfect balance of sweet, and it was not overpowering. Ours was hot and fresh, and we had no complaints about this treat! If you aren’t a fan of cookies and cream, you’ll probably want to try a different churro. Compared to last time, the icing has made its way from the inside of the churro, to being drizzled on top. Last time, it didn’t taste much like a churro, but now it’s a great blend of churro and cookie flavor. Oreo Churro P.S., they also have a Valentine’s Day Churro, too! Special Churros at Sunshine Churros Snag one for a limited time from Sunshine Churros for $6.95! Make Disney’s iconic churros at home with THIS recipe! 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 Oreo-inspired treat? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: We Want to Double Stuff Our Faces With OREO Churros in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Get Boxes FULL of Gideon’s Bakehouse Cookies in Disney World! Where To Find Pumpkin-Filled Churros in Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs! I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas…Peppermint Churro in Disney World! View the full article

It totally makes sense that Disney and weddings often go hand in hand! Bride Ears And Disney knows that, too — the company has a ton of wedding merchandise available in the parks, including Minnie Ears, cake toppers, and more! And we’ve even spotted the occasional wedding at Disney World. Nothing says “happily ever after” like Disney, after all. And that’s why Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a fashion show that featured a ton of new princess-inspired wedding dresses! And if you missed the fashion show, don’t worry — you can watch it online now! The event, which was hosted by Star Wars voice actress and Her Universe founder Ashley Eckstein, will be available to stream through Valentine’s Day weekend, so if you’re wanting to get a closer look at those beautiful dresses, you’ve got until then! A wedding in EPCOT! And we’ll let you know when Disney streams other special events, too, so stay tuned! BRB, Looking For an Excuse to Buy These Disney Wedding Rings 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 dress? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: Disney's Wedding Fashion Show is Streaming For a VERY Limited Time! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney Fairy Tale Wedding Event To Be Hosted by Ashley Eckstein VIDEO! Get a Season 1 ‘The Mandalorian’ Refresh in Just Over a Minute! The Percy Jackson Book Series Is Being Made Into Disney+ Show! View the full article

From Hot Cookie Hour and custom face masks to frosting by the cupful, Gideon’s Bakehouse has been churning out an ENDLESS array of new treats ever since opening in Disney World! Gideon’s Bakehouse Now to really round out that totally cool aesthetic at its Disney Springs store, the cookie connoisseurs have introduced brand new Gideon’s Bakehouse boxes! If there’s one thing Gideon’s Bakehouse does well, it’s creating an image. And baking. And making our dessert-loving dreams come true. Okay, so they do a LOT of things well! But as is clearly evident in the branding and design within the store, and even atop the building, this is a place with a VERY clear vision and eye for style! Eternal Flame Extra Spicy Cookie For the latest prime example, we’re seeing it with stunning new boxes! Gideon’s Bakehouse If the boxes look like the photo from Gideon’s Instagram page, these new boxes are decorated with vintage stamped branding with the name Gideon’s Bakehouse in gold, against a sleek black backdrop. Only the best for some of Disney’s best cookies! ©Gideon’s Bakehouse You can find these boxes at Gideon’s Disney Springs location, and soon at the original East End Market bakery too! The Original Chocolate Chip Cookie from Gideon’s Bakehouse is crushing it in the Best Snacks of 2021 Bracket! 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 your favorite cookies to stock up with at Gideon’s Bakehouse? Let us know in the comments! The post Get Boxes FULL of Gideon's Bakehouse Cookies in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: It’s Getting Heated! The Round 2 WINNERS of Our BEST Snacks of 2021 Bracket! Did Your Favorite Make it Past Round 3 of Our BEST Snacks of 2021 Bracket? The Upcoming Gideon’s Bakehouse Cookie Shop Has Some NEW Theming Signage in Disney Springs! View the full article

Happy Valentine’s Day to all our DFB Readers! DFB Merchandise We decided that you are all our special Valentines this year, so in honor of that, we’re having a special sale on ALL DFB merchandise! So from February 13th through February 15th, you can get 20% off everything at the DFB Store! And we’ve put together a list of some of our items that we think make perfect pairs (see what we did there?). And we’re starting that list with OUR one true love, Dole Whip! So be sure to check out this DFB Pineapple Whip Tee. DFB Pineapple Whip Shirt This t-shirt is available in multiple styles and colors! And of course, it features that beautiful pineapple swirl that always makes us think of Disney! Click here to buy the DFB Pineapple Whip Tee Now pair that tee with the matching Dole Whip Water Bottle! Dole Whip Water Bottle This comes in a variety of colors, too, and you can be sipping your favorite beverage out of it (pineapple-flavored or not) for $24.99. Click here to buy the DFB Dole Whip Water Bottle We’ve also got some great merch designed BY YOU! The DFB Au Revoir! Mask was one of the winners from our DFB Face Mask Design Contest by Instagram user @KatieRoseSheehan! Au Revoir Mask It has many of the ways that you can say goodbye all over the world. Because it’s a small world, after all (yeah, we went there)! This mask is $14.99. Buy the DFB Au Revoir! Mask So what works well with the Au Revoir! Mask? Well, we think the DFB Faith, Trust, Pixie Dust! Sweatshirt is perfect because it’s based on Peter Pan’s Flight, which is right across from “it’s a small world” at Disney World! It’s a match made in Fantasyland! Faith, Trust, Pixie Dust DFB Sweatshirt You can get this sweatshirt in a variety of colors for $36.99. Click here to buy the Faith, Trust, Pixie Dust! Sweatshirt All it takes is one little spark of inspiration! So share your inspiration with the world with Figment’s Favorite Tee. Figment’s Favorite Tee And because everyone’s inspiration is unique to them, you can grab this as a tee OR tank top in a ton of styles and colors. Click here to buy Figment’s Favorite Tee And because Figment is old-school EPCOT, how can you not pair a RETRO Pink EPCOT Mask with it? We’re sure Figment would approve! Retro Pink Mask The mask is $14.99. Click here to buy the Retro Pink Mask Find your Happily Ever After with a face mask that literally says that! The DFB Happily Ever After Mask is all about that nighttime fireworks show that never fails to bring joy to our hearts! DFB Happily Ever After Mask The mask also features a silhouette of Cinderella Castle and Tinker Bell! It’s available now for $14.99. Click here to buy the DFB Happily Ever After Mask We think the Main Street FL Sweatshirt works perfectly with the Happily Ever After Mask because that’s where we’re usually standing when we’re watching the fireworks. The two go together like macaroni and cheese! Main Street FL Sweatshirt Here you leave the world of today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy. This one comes in a ton of colors and costs $36.99. Click here to buy the Main Street FL Sweatshirt Every land at Disney World is magical, so bring that into your home with the Magical Lands Pillow that features all the lands at Magic Kingdom! Magical Lands Pillow! You can even pick the color that bests matches your home! This pillow is $28.99. Click here to buy the Magical Lands Pillow Lounge around your house with that pillow in the matching Magical Lands Sweatshirt! So comfy! Magical Lands Sweatshirt Pick your favorite color for $36.99. Click here to buy the Magical Lands Sweatshirt And you can get ALL of these items for 20% off by using the code 20SALE during checkout. And there are also a ton of other fun shirts, masks, water bottles, and more to choose from! So from our heart to yours, Happy Valentine’s Day! Kissy-Faced Disney Characters Are ALL Over This Valentine’s Day Collection! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How are you celebrating Valentine’s Day this year? Let us know in the comments! The post Treat Yo' Self to a HUGE DFB Valentine's Day Sale! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: TODAY ONLY! Get 20% Off All Ride-Themed Disney Food Blog Merch! SURPRISE! Follow Along on Instagram Today For BIG Sales On DFB Merch! Celebrate 20% Off Nighttime Spectacular-Themed Merch For DFB’s 12 Days of Christmas Deals! View the full article

It’s time for our weekly weather update! EPCOT If you’re getting set to spend a nice Valentine’s and Presidents’ Day week in Disney World then you’re probably about to get packing. We’re here to help! We want you feeling prepped and ready for whatever a Florida winter will throw at you. Let’s take a look at the forecast! Weather Forecast According to The Weather Channel, this week is going to look pretty similar to the way last week did. We’ve been seeing some warm, windy, and rainy days. Hmm…at least we’re getting some consistency! Take a look! February 15th Monday, February 15th will start the week with pretty WARM temperatures. That day is going to max out at an 84-degree high and we’ll see 70 degrees at night. Wow! It’s crazy to think it was in the 40s a few weeks ago. ©The Weather Channel You probably won’t need your winter coat but you WILL need a rain jacket! We’ll see storms and showers this day. February 16th The next day, February 16th, brings us slightly cooler temps hitting 76 degrees during the day and dropping that low down to 64 degrees. ©The Weather Channel We’ll see a mix of clouds, sun, and storms this day so definitely have that poncho or raincoat ready in your park bag. February 17th On Wednesday, February 17th, we’re going to see temps jump back up a little bit. You’re low is gonna roll back up to warm too! ©The Weather Channel This day will be primarily cloudy with, yep, MORE of those intermittent thunderstorms. This is yet another day you’ll want to stay dry with an extra layer! February 18th For Thursday, February 18th, we’re seeing the warmest day of the week in the mid-80s and a pretty big drop in the evening to the high 50s. ©The Weather Channel Finally! A day that might be mostly dry! Still, you might see rain in the evening. Keep in mind, a rainy 58 degrees might feel a lot colder than you think it will. February 19th The week continues with a BIG drop in temperatures and that familiar chance of rain on February 19th. ©The Weather Channel There are showers in the forecast in the morning but it will hopefully dry off and let some sunshine in. February 20th Saturday, February 20th brings us about the same temperatures in the day and night. And, could it be true? This is FINALLY a rainless day! Fingers crossed it stays that way. ©The Weather Channel Here, we’re looking at a 65-degree high and a 45-degree low. February 21st And we’ll wrap up our week on February 21st another (thankfully!) dry day and a 73-degree high and a 52-degree low. ©The Weather Channel This looks like it’s going to be an especially pretty weekend, especially after a week full of rain. Overview of the Week Here is a full overview of the week according to The Weather Channel. Temperatures are projected to be relatively warm for most of the week before a little drop at the end. We’re looking at a range of 60s to 80s highs and 40s to 70s lows. ©The Weather Channel Other websites like Click Orlando News 6… ©Click Orlando News 6 …and WESH 2 News have similar forecasts throughout the week. ©WESH Keep in mind that the forecast can change! Keep checking back as you get closer to your trip. We even recommend checking every day DURING your trip. Click here for tips to survive Disney World weather! Tips for Weathering the Weather! If you are taking a trip over to Disney World next week, we’ve got a few tips on how to pack and plan for the weather so you stay comfy AND dry. Get ready for rain! This is another week with lots of storms and showers in the forecast so you could find yourself wishing you were drier. Bring a rain jacket, poncho, or umbrella and make sure it’s packed in your park bag (even on a sunny morning). It can be pricy to gear up in Disney stores! Minnie Poncho Plus, storms tend to come in the afternoon and Disney may close some outdoor attractions if there’s lightning. If you’ve got a must ride with outdoor portions you’ll want to ride earlier in the day. Just another reason to keep an extra close eye on that forecast! You heard it here, folks, LAYERING! Don’t let those warmer temperatures fool you! It’s still a good idea to make sure you’ve got layers for those cooler nights. Sure, we might see some days where it’s cozy in the 70s at its coldest, but that’s not the case all week! Blue Castle Beanie Later in the week, you’re looking at cooler days and lows in the 40s! That won’t be too comfy if you’ve forgotten to snag a jacket, scarf, or hat. Click here for more tips for packing your park bag! Check back in again next week so you’re in the weather loop and if you ARE headed to Disney World… HAVE FUN! Click here for the latest news from Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you headed to Disney World next week? Tell us in the comments! The post How to Pack For Your Disney World Vacation Next Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney World Weekly Weather Update: Brace For Chilly Evenings! Near PERFECT Weather Is Projected for Disney World Next Week! Another Week of Near PERFECT Weather Is Coming in Disney World! View the full article

Hey everyone! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re sharing ALL of the latest Disney updates you need to know! Leave a Legacy Walls in EPCOT We’re sharing updates about both coasts, including an upcoming event at Disney California Adventure and a new addition to EPCOT’s entrance! Plus, we’re talking about a fan-favorite snack, the Walt Disney Company’s earnings, and a WHOLE bunch more in today’s video! And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/subscribe.png So check out the video and then let us know: Are you hoping to visit the event at Disney California Adventure? The post DFB Video: Latest Disney News: Disneyland Events & Updates, Disney Company Sees BIG Losses & MORE Parks News! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DFB Video: Latest Disney News –No More Magical Express, Disneyland Annual Passes Are Discontinued & MORE! DFB Video: 25 Disney World Snacks You MUST Get in 2020! DFB Video: Latest Disney Parks News: NEW Animatronics, Ride Refurbs, and Even More FastPass Changes! View the full article

Ah, Disney fans. We may not always know who the starting player for a sports ball team was back in 1996, but don’t discount our trivia night skills just yet! ‘Cause boy, oh boy do we have a whole bunch of Disney knowledge to share! Cinderella Castle From pop culture to hidden secrets, and even history about the mouse man himself, the Disney-related fun facts go on for “Niles and Niles.” () And while your wealth of Mickey-shaped expertise can definitely be a great conversation starter, some of that info can also be a BIG help when it comes to planning out a stellar Disney World trip! DFB Guide 2021 Pages Whether you’re the most dedicated Disney fan around, or getting ready for your very first trip (ooh, so exciting!), it can be a daunting task trying to learn all the ins and outs of a Disney World vacation in a short amount of time. That’s why we’ve put together alllll (we really mean ALL!) the info you need to have the very best visit possible in our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! This easy-to-navigate ebook has over 800 pages of planning tips, reviews, budgeting tools, bucket lists, special deals and discounts, and SO MUCH MORE! Order the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2021 Edition and receive 25% off with promo code WDW2021! Alright, superstars, it’s time to see if you REALLY know your Disney World stuff! Are you ready? Let’s GO! 1. Where in Disney World can you get a treat out of an ATM machine? Yes, you read that right! If you’re looking to add some sugary delight to your Disney day, you’ll want to head to this spot for a super sweet ATM withdrawal. Do you know where to find it? (Hint: It’s located in Disney Springs!) The answer is… Disney Springs …Sprinkles Cupcakes!No cold, hard cash here, folks. Just dreamy little bites of joy. Sprinkles Cupcake ATM Located just outside of the entrance to Sprinkles, you’ll place your order on the touchscreen, make your payment, and wait for your cupcake to appear! SO fun! Click here to learn more about the cupcake ATM in Disney Springs! 2. You get to this dining location by way of an exclusive elevator ride. Do you know which spot this is? Missed the first one? Here’s your chance to try again! (We’ll even give you a few hints to help you out!) This signature dining location is located in one of the resorts along the Monorail loop and offers stunning views of the Seven Seas Lagoon. Have you figured it out yet? The answer is… Neon Mickey Wall …California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! This location takes up the entirety of the 15th floor, so you won’t find any doors or entrances to walk in. You’ll have to check in with the host all the way down on the second floor — and make your way up by way of an exclusive elevator ride. (So fancy, we know.) Now we will let you in on another secret if you’re reallllly wanting to take the stairs (it’s a lot of ’em) you can simply ask a Cast Member at check-in and they should be able to assist you. Review! Is California Grill In Disney World STILL Worth It — Even Without Fireworks?! 3. Where in Disney World can you eat your entire meal inside of a car? You’ve GOT to try this spot at least once when you’re in Disney World! The atmosphere is unlike any other restaurant we’ve been to, and the level of nostalgia you feel while dining here is *chef’s kiss* so perfect. Still not sure? Here’s a hint: No matter what time of day it is, you’ll always be under the night sky when you’re here! Let’s find out the answer! Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway You can dine INSIDE of a car at…the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! The food here is your typical American fare (burgers, milkshakes, onion rings). Who doesn’t love a Drive-In? (Sci-Fi Dine-In in Hollywood Studios) And, if we’re being honest, it doesn’t really blow us away. But, it’s good, and the experience in itself is memorable enough to make it a must-try! Review: Never Underestimate the Power of Watching Movies While You Eat at Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater in Disney World So, how did you do? Did you get all three? Maybe just a couple? Either way, you’re still a Disney trivia ROCKSTAR in our eyes — and now you’ve got THREE super cool Disney World spots to check out during your next visit! So it’s a win-win all around. You can learn about all the hidden-away Disney favorites — restaurants, snacks, experiences, drinks, and more — in our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! This ebook a great resource for making the most out of your Disney World trip, and we created it with YOU in mind. Need to save money on your next trip? Want to try something SUPER unique that you’ve never tried before? Trying to navigate planning with picky eaters in your family? There’s something in there for everyone! Get the 2021 DFB Guide And…once you’ve filled your brain with all sorts of Disney knowledge, you can put your newfound skills to the test with scavenger hunts, bingo cards, and trivia that can be found in the book, too! (Did we mention, we’re real big trivia fans?) Order the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2021 Edition for 25% off with promo code WDW2021! 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 a copy of our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining? Let us know in the comments! The post 3 Disney Trivia Questions Only the Most Dedicated Disney Fans Can Answer first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Just last week, we announced “Celebrate Soulfully at Disney Springs” which honors Black culture and heritage while also introducing exciting new offerings like jazz-inspired entertainment, art displays, special limited-time food and more. (I am loving the Motown Mondays live performances!) During our celebration and throughout Black History Month, we are incredibly honored to spotlight our talented black cast members, artists, and employees one of which is Executive Chef Deaundra “Dee” Rolle.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/qq-cTf9WyAI View the full article

Don’t miss your chance at a first look at the new 2021 Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Collection of bridal gowns! Stream the limited time fashion show on DisneyWeddings.com now through the end of Valentine’s Day.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/2A8ta4NYAnk View the full article

We’ve shared tons of tips and tricks about how to make a Disney World trip as stress-free as possible. Spaceship Earth We’ve shared ride hacks, packing tips, Park Hopping strategies, food reviews, and everything in between. There are a lot of factors that come into play when preparing for a Disney trip, which leaves room for mistakes that can negatively impact your trip. And today, we’re warning you about some of the EASIEST mistakes you can make — and how to avoid making them! Not Being Strategic About Park Pass Reservations Disney now uses a Park Pass Reservation System, requiring guests to select which park they’ll visit on a certain day ahead of time. You can choose when you’ll visit each park willy-nilly, but it definitely pays off to be strategic about it. Tree of Life Before reserving your Park Passes, check out the listed park hours so you can choose to visit the park that’ll be open the longest. This will help you make the most of your day! (If you’re looking to Park Hop, maybe consider starting at a park that opens earlier to get the most out of it!) Plus, continue to check Park Pass availability regularly because Disney often replenishes passes once days have filled up! (But totally don’t rely on that happening and wait too long to book your passes!) Tomorrowland You’ll also want to consistently check park hours because sometimes those can change too! We’ve seen many instances where Disney extends park hours with little notice, which will give you a little extra time in the park (YAY!). Pandora Planning out your Park Passes is especially important for anyone who absolutely MUST ride Rise of the Resistance in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. You MUST book a Park Pass for Hollywood Studios if you want to secure a Boarding Group, so plan accordingly. Rise of the Resistance So, if you feel your Disney World trip will be incomplete without this experience, reserve two days for Hollywood Studios (just in case!). Boarding Groups are released at 7AM and 1PM, meaning if you are Park Hopping to Hollywood Studios, you will NOT be able to ride Rise of the Resistance since you won’t be able to enter the park until 2PM. If you get on the ride n your first day, you should have time to change your Park Pass for the additional Hollywood Studios day (if you so desire). But since Hollywood Studios tends to book up first, we recommend planning around when you’ll visit this park. Learn how to get a Boarding Group for Rise of the Resistance HERE! Not Having a Park Hopping Plan Park Hopping has returned and that’s something you’ll want to be strategic about too, as we mentioned above! Try choosing the park that’s open the latest (which we’ve found is usually EPCOT) to hop to in the afternoon. EPCOT Generally speaking, you’ll probably want to avoid Park Hopping to Disney’s Animal Kingdom because it typically closes early (around 5 or 6) which won’t give you very much time there. THAT SAID, you won’t get much time here if you hop over, BUT the lines typically get pretty short in the afternoon as guests leave. You can potentially do more in less time. Animal Kingdom Another critical thing to remember when Park Hopping is that you MUST reserve a Park Pass for one park AND visit that park before you’re able to Park Hop in the afternoon. Also, it helps to keep an eye on park capacity when choosing where to go later in the day. You can call the Disney Park Capacity Hotline at (407) 560-5000 to learn which parks are still welcoming additional guests. Here are the 3 BEST things about Park Hopping in Disney World (and the 2 WORST!) Staying at a Resort That Doesn’t Suit Your Family’s Needs There are dozens of resorts to choose from for your Disney World stay. They each offer something different and you’ll want to take everything into consideration before making your pick! Research the various resort tiers (deluxe, moderate, and value) to see which best matches your family’s needs — and your budget. Riviera Resort After selecting a tier, explore the options within it. Do you want a resort with modern Spanish flair? Or are you looking to be transported to a Caribbean island filled with vibrant colors? If getting to and from the parks easily is your goal, picking a resort attached to transportation, like a Monorail Resort or Skyliner Resort, may be right for you. Be sure to weigh options like dining, proximity to parks, transportation, and pools! Caribbean Beach Resort Pool By putting some time and thought into it, you can fit your family’s needs appropriately and avoid shelling out extra money when possible. In order to save you money, we recommend our personal go-to agents at Small World Vacations. Their services are totally FREE and they can keep an eye out for any discounts and apply them to your reservation so you know you’re getting the BEST deal. Click here to learn more about the various perks of Disney World hotels Overpacking There are plenty of essentials that can make a Disney trip easier. That said, make sure you only pack the absolute essentials to avoid lugging around stuff in your suitcase AND in the parks that you don’t need. Yacht Club If you’re anything like us, you likely WILL have extra souvenirs and goodies to bring home, so pack leaving room to return with more than you brought! Plus, you can purchase essentials through delivery services and have them sent to your Disney resort where they’ll hold them for you prior to your arrival. You can have things like diapers, groceries, and other sundries sent directly to you at your resort, saving you from stress AND space! That sounds like a win to us! Check out how to ship packages to your Disney World Resort HERE! Failing to Research Restaurants Although many months have passed since Disney World reopened, not everything has entirely returned to normal, including restaurants. Many fan-favorite spots remain closed, like ‘Ohana in Dinsey’s Polynesian Village Resort and Casey’s Corner in Magic Kingdom. Even if your family’s fave spot to dine is open, it might not be operating in the way you expect. ‘Ohana Check-in Many locations are offering limited menus or hours, meaning that your absolute favorite, must-have meal might not be available. Plus, the Character Dining locations that have reopened won’t be working the way you’ve previously experienced. Spots like Garden Grill and Chef Mickey’s are offering a modified character experience, and sometimes you won’t be joined by characters at all, like at The Crystal Palace. Previously, you’d be dining with Winnie the Pooh and pals, but now it’s character-free for the time being. Chef Mickey Due to limited hours, reservations might be more difficult to obtain. Plus, you’ll want to make sure you have a Park Pass reservation to enter the park where the restaurant is located (unless planning to Park Hop there after 2PM). If you’re unable to get a reservation, some restaurants are using a Walk-Up Waitlist when availability allows. Nomad Lounge Waitlist Right now, guests can book dining reservations 60 days in advance. In order to maximize the chance of getting the reservation you want, set a reminder on your phone so you can book as soon as your window opens up! Check out our recent visit to a reopened Chef Mickey’s! Planning to Do TOO Many Things It’s no surprise that there are LOTS of things to see and do at Disney World. Naturally, you want to make the most of your time and money by trying to fit in as many things as possible. And we totally get it, BUT we think you should reconsider (just a teeny bit)! Animal Kingdom Character Cavalcade Planning is definitely an important component of a Disney trip, but over-planning might put you at a disadvantage! Unexpected issues often come up that you just can’t control, like inclement weather or prolonged ride closures. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Being flexible will give you the opportunity to take your time, relax, and enjoy your trip. This will especially be helpful if you’re traveling with little kiddos. You’ll be able to go back and revisit things you loved, or take an extra afternoon to relax by the pool. Grand Floridian Pool Prior to your trip, try to make a short(ish) list of your absolute must-do things! That way, everyone will do their most important experiences, and you’ll have flexibility in your day. Click here to find out 5 things you’re NOT doing in Disney World — but you SHOULD be! Spending on Souvenirs You’ll Regret Buying Bright colors and Mickey-shaped things may seem enticing and like total MUST BUY items as you pass them in the gift shops. There are some souvenirs that seem like a great purchase (or a way to entertain your kid) in the moment, but once you return home they’ll likely live at the bottom of your closet. Glow Spinners Items like Bubble Wands and Glow Spinners often turn out to be a big ol’ waste of money once you leave the parks. They can be cute and fun for kids to play with during your park days (or, in our kids’ cases, like…10 minutes), but you may find yourself losing patience after being hit with a stream of bubbles every five minutes. Bubble Wands Also, adorable souvenirs like Mickey Balloons and Snow Globes can be especially difficult to bring home if you’re flying. You can get select purchases (no balloons, sorry) shipped home by Disney, but at an extra cost. Make sure you have a way to get your purchases home safely, like extra space in your suitcase, before buying. These are the 10 Disney souvenirs we DON’T regret buying! Underpacking the Important Things Okay, okay — we know we just told you to avoid overpacking, and we still stand by that advice. However, there are things that you CAN and WILL possibly under pack! Now, especially, you’ll want to make sure you have enough masks with you. You’ll want to pack a couple of masks for each person per day in case they get dirty or wet throughout the day. Trust us, you’ll want. adry one once your mask gets sweaty or wet from rain, especially! Excitingly, you can even find some DFB masks in our store! Disney Masks Comfortable shoes are essential when going to Disney. We’ve told you time and time again to bring your tried and true, broken-in shoes (yet we still see people with achy feet and brand new kicks in the parks!). And now we’re telling ya to bring more than one pair, just in case! If your sneaks get wet or continuously irritate an uncomfortable spot, you’ll still be able to do ALL the walking comfortably. Remember, just because your shoes are comfy and broken in and you can walk all around the mall or neighborhood in them DOESN’T necessarily mean the same will be true at Disney World. Have a backup plan. Main Street Depending on the time of year, you’ll want to make sure you have layers with you. During the colder months (yes, it can get chilly in Florida), pack some lightweight jackets, sweatshirts, and other pieces you can use to easily layer and keep warm throughout the day and night. Mickey and Co. Disney Sweatshirt Rain is pretty consistent throughout the year in Florida, and it’s basically unavoidable during the summer. Although the storms don’t typically last long, you’ll still want protection in the form of ponchos and umbrellas when it does rain. Otherwise, you’ll find yourself shelling out $10+ on each poncho which can really add up! Squeeze some in your suitcase before you travel and you’ll be set. Very expensive plastic sheets! Another thing you’ll want to make sure you have enough of is phone chargers! Our phones have become a true lifeline in Disney World these days and we use the My Disney Experience app for pretty much EVERYTHING. After repeatedly using the app, snapping photos, and doing everything else we all use our phones for, its battery will drain pretty quickly! Phone cases in WonderGround Gallery Even when we’re not rushing around the parks covering it for all you guys, we find our battery is still hurtin’ by mid-day. Be prepared for the inevitable by bringing portable phone chargers or by finding a nearby FuelRod station in one of the parks. These kiosks allow you to buy a starter pack with a charged battery and exchange them at any kiosk as you go around the parks and resorts. Here are our best tips for wearing a mask in Disney World! Not Getting to Know the Disney World App BEFORE Your Trip As we just mentioned, the My Disney Experience App is essential. You’ll use the app to see wait times, park hours, place Mobile Orders for food, use Mobile Check-out at select shops, and more. And because the app has so many functions, it can be kinda (a LOTTA) confusing. Mobile Order in Hollywood Studios Download the app and make sure you have the most updated version on your phone BEFORE your trip. Explore and get to know the app a little bit, this way you’ll be more familiar with it and will feel less overwhelmed when trying to use it in the middle of a busy park. Mobile Checkout Sign Also, make sure your entire party has accounts that are linked together before you go. This will make things like reservations and FastPass+ bookings (when they return) easier. It’s especially important to do this when trying to secure a Boarding Group for Rise of the Resistance. You’ll be prompted to choose those joining you, and not having everyone linked to your account may entirely ruin your chance of getting a Boarding Group. Screenshot from My Disney Experience Learn the ins and outs of the app before your trip for a more seamless experience! Here’s how to use Mobile Dine Check-In in Disney World! Failing to Prepare Before Mealtimes Planning meals has become a little more difficult in Disney World since its reopening. Many quick-service dining locations are all but requiring the use of Mobile Order, which allows you to order your food from the My Disney Experience App and select a window of time to pick it up. Mobile Order Sign Normally, this service would save time. When the long snakey lines of guests waiting to order would form, we’d pop open the app and place our orders. Minutes later, we’d be enjoying our food while the line had hardly moved! However, now that most people are using it, you may not be able to retrieve your order as quickly as you once could, especially on busy days. Pick-up windows may fill up in advance, notably during peak dining times. Mobile Order Pick-up We’ve seen this happen recently at Woody’s Lunch Box in Toy Story Land, where the wait time for retrieving an order was 100 minutes! Decide when and where you want to eat in advance to avoid long waits and hangry family members. If you are dead-set on eating at a particular spot at a peak time, order your food EARLY so it’ll be ready in the window you’d like. Check out step-by-step instructions for Mobile Order here! And those are some of the easiest mistakes to make in Disney World and the best ways to avoid them! Hopefully, with these tips in mind, you’ll be able to ace your Disney trip like a pro. Check back with us for more ways to WIN Disney World! Every Disney World PRO Knows These 26 Tips. Do You? 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 best Disney World tip? Tell us in the comments! The post EASIEST Mistakes to Make at Disney World (And How to Avoid Them!) first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Every Disney World PRO Knows These 26 Tips. Do You? 22 Things Disney Pros NEVER Do! NEWS: Mobile Order Is Getting an AWESOME Change in Disney World (And We Are SO Here for It)! View the full article

Disney Cruise Line has been making many adjustments to its existing sailings in response to the global health crisis. Disney Cruise Line Wonder Ship Sailings have been canceled through April, along with some in mid-May. Additionally, Alaska cruises are no longer available for booking. Now, more cruises have been removed from Disney’s site. When looking for sailings in May, the search results returned zero available cruises. ©Disney Our search settings include any destination, any port, and any time within May. Still, no sailings were available. Currently, Disney’s site doesn’t yet state that the sailings have been officially canceled. Instead, they are unavailable for guests to book at this time. Disney Cruise Line Terminal We’ll be sure to check for more updates from Disney Cruise Line, so stay tuned! Learn more about sailing cancellations through April 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 plans to take a Disney Cruise this year? Tell us in the comments. The post Disney Cruise Line Removes More Sailings From Website for Booking first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Disney Cruise Line Cancels Cruises Through February 2021 Disney Cruise Line’s Nautical Navy Collection is Now Available ONLINE! News! Disney Cruise Line’s 2021 Summer Itineraries Are Now Open to Platinum Members! View the full article

It’s become commonplace for Disney to make changes and updates to its park hours. Spaceship Earth Well, we’re here to share the newest change to park hours that affects the beginning of March! 2021 is already zooming by, and March is just around the corner. And now, Disney has extended park hours during the first week of the month! Walt Disney World Gateway From February 28th and March 6th, all four parks have extended their operating hours! Magic Kingdom will remain open for one hour later in the evening. The park’s hours are 9AM – 7PM. ©Disney EPCOT will also continue to welcome guests one hour later than previously expected! The park will be open from 11AM – 8PM. ©Disney If you’re hoping to visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you can plan to arrive one hour earlier! The park’s hours are 9AM – 7PM. ©Disney Disney’s Animal Kingdom will also be opening an hour earlier, with a slight difference on Saturday. From February 28th – March 5th, the park will be open from 8AM – 5PM. On Saturday, the 6th, the park will be open from 8AM – 6PM. ©Disney If you’re planning to visit Disney World that week, another thing to look forward to is the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival beginning March 3rd! Butterfly Topiary As always, these hours are subject to change so be sure to continuously check back with Disney’s website! Stay tuned for more Disney news. Disney World Hours Released Through May 1st 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. When’s your next trip to Disney? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney World Park Hours Extended in Early March! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Disney World Adds More Park Hours in January! NEWS! Disney World Park Hours Will Be Shortened Beginning September 8th NEWS! More Disney World Theme Park Hours Released Into Early 2021 View the full article

Here at DFB, we’re down to try alll the different Dole Whip flavors. Raspberry Dole Whip Sure, the pineapple flavor is classic. But there are so many other flavors to try like watermelon, raspberry, coconut, and more! On New Year’s Eve, we got to try a Raspberry Dole Whip Float from Disney’s Polynesian Resort and we seriously LOVED it! Now, for Valentine’s Day, this float has gotten a little festive makeover! Today, we stopped by Pineapple Lanai at the Polynesian Resort and noticed that this Raspberry Rosa Regale Dole Whip Float we had loved so much looks a tiny bit different! Raspberry Dole Whip Float This dessert features Raspberry Soft-Serve with Rosa Regale Sparkling Wine, garnished with Raspberries and Rose Petals. And, the Valentine’s Day makeover includes pink, red, and white heart-shaped sprinkles that we’ve seen on SO MANY of the special treats this season. We’ve seen ’em on donuts, cookies, cupcakes — you name it! They’re everywhere. Raspberry Dole Whip Float The sign listed the addition of rose petals, but ours was missing them! It still looked just as beautiful though. Heart-shaped Sprinkles This float offers a great balance between boozy and sweet. The wine dials down the sweetness from the Dole Whip, creating a flavor combo that we’d happily try again and again. Dole Whip Float Even if Dole Whip isn’t really your fave, we still recommend giving this one a go. You can grab it at the Polynesian Resort for $12! Check back with us for more Disney food news! Here’s a Disney Dessert You WON’T Want to Miss! 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 flavor of Dole Whip? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Must Have Ordered Too Many Heart-Shaped Sprinkles This Year... first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The Lime Dole Whip Is BACK in Disney World! No Lie. This Dole Whip Float from Disney World is What We’ve Been Waiting For All Year. New SECRET Dole Whip Flavor (And Swirl Hack) at Pineapple Lanai in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort View the full article

Thanks to Valentine’s Day, there are SO many new treats in Disney World! PhotoPass Valentine’s Day Cupcakes, panna cottas, and even limited-time Dole Whips are gracing the menus of Disney restaurants this time of year, and since then, we’ve been eating our weight in heart-shaped sprinkles. Now, one of our favorite treats from last year’s Villains After Hours event has returned, and we’re thrilled to try it again for Valentine’s Day! The Royal Majesty Cake Pop is BACK (kinda), but this time it’s at Main Street Bakery in Magic Kingdom, as well as various carts around the park. Main Street Bakery The Royal Majesty got a makeover and isn’t a chocolate-covered strawberry cake pop anymore. This year, it’s a vanilla-flavored cake drop dipped in red icing and coated with sprinkles. And, talk about eating our weight in sprinkles — this is why! Royal Majesty Cake Drop The cake doesn’t come on a stick this year, so it’s being called a cake drop instead! Honestly, this treat could be themed after the Evil Queen because we. are. collecting. these. hearts. Okay, enough swooning…onto how these little babies taste. Spoiler — VERY good! Royal Majesty Cake Drop The cake drop is a sweet delight to bite into, but it’s not the overly sweet cake flavor you might expect. And, biting through all that sugar gives you a little crunch mixed with your cake. The cake itself is pretty dense but, man, Disney knows how to make their cakes real moist. It packs a lot of flavor for just another vanilla cake and it makes us want to keep coming back! Royal Majesty Cake Drop Plus, this was a great portion! It’ll just about fit into the palm of your hand! Cake Drop If you play your cards right, you’ll be able to snag this dessert for a limited time. It’s found around the park from February 12th-14th, and it’s $4.29. Stick around as we check out more of Disney World’s treats for the season of love, and stay tuned to DFB for the latest in Disney Parks news and reviews! 6 Things That Will Be Different at Walt Disney World in February! 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 love or hate cake pops? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! The post Here’s A Disney Dessert You WON’T Want to Miss! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review! Red Rose Valentine’s Day Cake Pops Are BACK in Disney World! SPOILER ALERT and Review: The Gorgeous NEW Cinderella “Cake” in Disney World Is Not AT ALL What You’d Expect! These 15 HUGE Disney World Snacks Are Totally Worth Wearing Your Stretchy Pants! View the full article

Yesterday marked the first Walt Disney Company Earnings Call for 2021. Disney World These earnings calls take place at the end of every fiscal quarter and give Disney executives a chance to update their investors. Typically, these calls give us a LOT of insight into how the company is doing, exciting happenings, and what’s to come. Here are 12 things you missed from yesterday’s report! 1. Masks are expected to be required in Disney World for the rest of the year. Disney executives commented on the current rollout of the vaccine and how that may affect social distancing and mask requirements in the Disney parks. CEO Bob Chapek noted that the expectation is to have some level of mask use and distancing through the end of 2021 at least. Face Mask Sign This expectation would apply to all Disney parks whether they are reopening or increasing capacity. Click here to learn more about this announcement. 2. Disneyland will likely remain closed through March. Chapek also detailed the current expectations when it comes to opening timelines for Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, and Hong Kong Disneyland — all of which remain closed at this time. Sleeping Beauty Castle Both Disneyland and Disneyland Paris are expected to remain closed through at least late March or early April. Hong Kong Disneyland, on the other hand, will hopefully be able to open before then. Want to see more about the Disney parks closures? Click here. 3. Avengers Campus will open this year! Disneyland is set to open a brand new land based on the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Avengers Campus. The land was supposed to open in Disney California Adventure last summer but has remained closed with the parks. ©Disney We anticipated this area opening when Disneyland reopens and now Disney has confirmed that Avengers Campus is set to open later this year. To learn more about the opening of Avengers Campus, click here! 4. Disney Parks lost billions. Obviously one of the biggest parts of the Earnings Call is when Disney reports their earnings. Overall, Disney reported a 98% drop in earnings per share — mostly due to the theme park closures. Disneyland Specifically, the Parks, Experiences and Products segment amounted to an approximate $2.6 billion deficit in the quarter “due to revenue lost as a result of the closures and reduced operating capacities.” Click here to learn more about Disney’s reported numbers. 5. Disney+ has almost 100 million subscribers. Disney also reported the number of subscribers that Disney+ currently has. As a reminder, the streaming service is FAR exceeding the expectations that Disney initially set prior to its launch. ©Disney As of the end of the quarter, Disney+ has 94.9 million paid subscribers. Whew! That’s already exceeding Disney’s initial expectations for THREE YEARS from now. Want to learn more about Disney+’s subscriber count? Click here! 6. Disney’s streaming services have over 146 million paid subscribers. And Disney+ isn’t the only service that is doing well on the subscriber front. Disney has switched to a focus on direct-to-consumer media and it has paid off thus far with their offerings holding over 146 million paid subscribers. ©Disney Chapek noted, “We believe the strategic actions we’re taking to transform our company will fuel our growth and enhance shareholder value, as demonstrated by the incredible strides we’ve made in our DTC business, reaching more than 146 million total paid subscriptions across our streaming services at the end of the quarter.” 7. 100,000 doses have been administered at the Disneyland vaccine site so far. On the subject of the vaccine, Chapek also discussed the Disneyland vaccination site and noted that 100,000 doses have already been administered in the parking-lot-based site. © Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG The Disneyland site opened at the beginning of the year and has worked to further distribution. Click here to learn more about the Disneyland site. 8. To date, Soul has taken in nearly $100 million at the global box office. The Disney executives discussed the Disney+ release of Soul noting that it has made $100 million at the global box office so far, despite being released for Disney+ subscribers as a “nice thing to do.” Soul Mural For reference, Onward (released initially in theaters and then early on Disney+) made $141.9 million, Toy Story 4 made $1.073 billion, Incredibles 2 made $1.243 billion, and Coco (the last pre-pandemic, non-sequel Pixar film) made $807.8 million. 9. Average daily attendance has grown significantly at Disney World. It’s not often we get a glimpse into what Disney parks attendance looks like — even during a normal year! During the Earnings Call, Disney at least gave us an idea of the trends they’re seeing in attendance. DinoLand USA According to Chapek and CFO Christine McCarthy, average daily attendance grew from the last quarter of 2020 to the first quarter of 2021. This was due to seasonal factors and demand trends. 10. Disney World remains at 35% capacity. You might have missed that Disney executives confirmed that Disney World is still operating at 35% as it was when they last reported capacity during Q4. Chapek and McCarthy noted that industrial engineering has enabled them to responsibly maintain this capacity AND the COVID protocols. Cinderella Castle McCarthy specifically noted, “At the same time, our operations team found innovative ways to responsibly increase capacity while still maintaining rigorous COVID protocols.” 11. Disney did not mention progress on TRON: Lightcycle Run in Magic Kingdom. When talking about the parks, Chapek listed several of the in-progress projects including Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Harmonious, and Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. ©Disney He did NOT, however, mention the upcoming Magic Kingdom roller coaster TRON Lightcycle Run. This could reflect the delay in the debut of this attraction. Some attractions set to open by the 50th have been delayed due to the closure. We’ll definitely stay tuned for TRON to be talked about again! Want to learn more about TRON Lightcycle Run! And there you have it! That’s a pretty good round-up of EVERYTHING Disney announced during the Earnings Call. We’ll be sure to report on future calls and as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! To learn more about what it could take to increase Disney World’s capacity, click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you have questions about these announcements? Tell us in the comments! The post How Is The Walt Disney Company Really Doing? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Just How Many Subscribers Does Disney+ Have NOW?! What Will It Take to Increase Disney Theme Park Capacity? DFB Video: Disney Parks Around the World Close, New Lands Get Opening Dates & Mulan Merch Comes to shopDisney! View the full article

If you’re planning a trip to Disney World in the next few months, one of the key things you need to be aware of are the hours during which the parks will be open. Cinderella Castle Hours have changed quite a bit in the past. So, you really want to make sure you know exactly when you’ll be able to get in the parks and how long you’ll be able to stay, so you make the most of your trip. Previously, park hours were shared through April 17th. But now we’ve got a look at the hours all the way through May 1st, 2021 and we’re breaking them down for you! Magic Kingdom From April 18th through April 30th, Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM to 6PM. Park Hopper hours begin at 2PM and will run through 6PM. ©Disney On May 1st, the park will continue those same hours. ©Disney These are the same hours during which the park will be open earlier in April as well. EPCOT Planning to visit EPCOT? From April 18th through April 30th, the park will be open from 11AM to 7PM. ©Disney It will also be open from 11AM to 7PM on May 1st. From April 18th through May 1st, Park Hopper hours at EPCOT will start at 2PM and last through 7PM. ©Disney This again, is basically just a continuation of the park’s hours from earlier in April — no major changes there. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open to guests from April 18th through April 30th from 10AM to 7PM. ©Disney And it will be open during those same hours on May 1st. Park Hopper hours for Disney’s Hollywood Studios start at 2PM and go through 7PM. ©Disney Just like the other 2 parks, these hours for Hollywood Studios are the same hours the park currently has listed for earlier in April too. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the park will be open from April 18th through April 30th from 9AM to 5PM. ©Disney These same hours are continued on May 1st. Park Hopper hours begin at Animal Kingdom park at 2PM and last through 5PM in case you want to hop to that park in the afternoon. ©Disney Again, these hours are the same as the ones that the park has for earlier in April. Disney Springs If you want to grab some snacks from or do some shopping at Disney Springs, you’ll be able to visit that area from 10AM to 10PM, except on April 23rd, April 24th, April 30th… ©Disney …and May 1st. On those 4 dates Disney Springs will be open from 10AM to 11PM. ©Disney That’s one extra hour to eat on Fridays and Saturdays during that time period — gotta love it. Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park And, finally, Blizzard Beach is set to be open from April 18th through April 30th from 11AM to 6PM. ©Disney It will keep those same hours for May 1st. ©Disney A quick reminder that Blizzard Beach is set to reopen in March. You can read about the water park’s mask requirements here. Of course, all of these park hours are subject to change in the future. So, as your trip approaches, be sure to check back with us and check on the Disney park hours website for more updates. You can see our page with ALL of our park hours updates here. Expect an increase in crowds and longer park hours in Disney World next week. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! 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. When is your next Disney World trip? Let us know in the comments. The post NEWS: Disney World Hours Released Through May 1st first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News! Disney World Park Hours Announced for Early November! NEWS: Disney World Park Hours Are Now Available Through December 26th! Disney World Park Hours Have Been Released Through March 6th! View the full article

We love looking at all the unique costumes and outfits that Cast Members wear at Disney World! Capt. Cooks Disney puts a lot of thought into what Cast Members wear, and sometimes, the company even decides to give Cast Members an outfit upgrade! We stopped by Disney’s Polynesian Resort today, and when we popped into Capt. Cook’s, we noticed something new — the Cast Members there were sporting entirely new looks! They’re now wearing vibrant green shirts, with beautiful orange aprons with Polynesian patterns on them! And it’s all paired with burgundy pants and a straw hat with red ribbon. Capt. Cook’s Do these patterns remind YOU of anything? Because we are totally getting Moana vibes, which makes sense because the Polynesian is currently under an extensive refurbishment that will eventually feature Moana-inspired rooms! New outfits! These new outfits have us even more ready to see what the new theming at the Polynesian will look like! We are LOVING the bright colors — they really pop! Totally Moana! And if we see any other new Moana updates there, we’ll be sure to let you know! Read more about the Polynesian’s massive refurbishment 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 new Cast Member costumes? Let us know in the comments! The post New MOANA Cast Member Costumes Spotted at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Go Pink at the Polynesian! See the Imagination Pink Cupcake at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort PHOTOS: The First Signs of Polynesian Resort’s BIG Refurb at Disney World Have Appeared! Expect Some Big Changes On Your Next Visit To Disney World’s Beaches and Cream! View the full article

Disneyland has been closed for almost a full year now. Sleeping Beauty Castle Recently, Disney announced that they would be canceling all Disneyland Annual Passes and developing a new membership program down the line. This was a sudden move. But now, we may have more insight into this decision. According to the Orange County Register, financial analysts from UBS have determined that Annual Passholders comprised an estimated 50% of Disneyland’s daily attendance. Holy moly! We knew Disneyland drew in a lot of locals, but HALF is a lot. Disneyland Beyond that, theme park industry observers have estimated that approximately one million people held Disneyland Annual Passes. When you consider that 50% of attendance was from Disney World Passholders upon reopening, it’s a bit easier to understand that Disneyland could be overwhelmed by demand from its massive Passholder audience when they reopen. Downtown Disney With the health measures that will be in place when Disneyland reopens, it’s even more difficult for the park to handle large crowds. Specifically, when guidelines will likely limit the parks to 25% capacity. There would likely be lengthy waitlists (potentially months-long) if every Passholder tried to return to Disneyland upon reopening. Now that the program has been canceled it will be interesting to see how the new membership program deals with capacity restrictions and demand. Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates! Click here to learn more about the cancellation of Disneyland passes! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Does this surprise you? Tell us in the comments! The post 50% of Disneyland Guests Were Passholders According to Analysts first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Even More Mobile Order Locations Coming to Disneyland Resort! See What We Think Of The BRAND NEW Limited Time Flavors at Disneyland’s Salt & Straw Ice Cream FIRST LOOK: Breakfast Review and FOOD PHOTOS from the Newly Reopened Tangaroa Terrace at the Disneyland Hotel! View the full article

Over the past few months, quite a few changes have been made when it comes to Disney World transportation — including the monorails. Monorail Station at Walt Disney World Ticket and Transportation Center Capacity in the monorails is now limited, there are vinyl barriers between some of the sections, and distancing barriers have been added to the rows on some of the monorails to help increase capacity. For a while, Monorail Red has been out for refurbishment, but today it was BACK with a new look! Join us for a full look at that this monorail looks like now and what distancing measures it’s using. Monorail Red is back! We were able to spot this monorail and hop inside today. On the outside, you’ll notice that there’s a bright red stripe going across the monorail that is outlined in black with some black details under some of the windows. Monorail Red Inside, the back walls of the monorail are now a vibrant red color. Monorail Red On the back wall, it says “Monorail Red” and Walt Disney World Monorail System. Monorail Red Those words are surrounded by the retro-style Walt Disney World “D” logo with Mickey Mouse inside. Monorail Red Along the back wall, there is also a fire extinguisher… Monorail Red …and emergency intercom. Monorail Red On Monorail Red, we also found vinyl dividers to separate those sections that previously used to be open to one another. Dividers There were also distancing barriers in the rows, just like we’ve seen on some of the other monorails. The seating on the monorail is also now silver/gray in color. Seating Barriers Overall, the design is very similar to what we’ve seen on the other remodeled monorails like Monorail Peach, Monorail Green, and others. And now, if you’re hoping on a monorail in Disney World, you just might get the chance to board the refurbished Monorail Red. We’ll be on the lookout for other changes in Disney’s transportation and let you know what we see. Click here to see the demolished monorail station at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which monorail color is your favorite? Let us know in the comments. The post PHOTOS: Monorail Red Has a NEW LOOK in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Progress Update! Take a Look at the Cinderella Castle Makeover Happening in Disney World! What to Know About Distancing on Rides in Disney World Right NOW PHOTOS: New Distancing Barriers Increase Monorail Capacity in Disney World View the full article