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As part of our celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re bringing you stories about our talented cast members and the important work they’re doing across Disney. Last week we introduced you to Demarcus Johnson and shared how he’s helping create authentic representation across our products, games and publishing groups.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/GA9JXGsJ81c View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We found a Disney sale we just have to share with you! Cinderella Castle We’re always bringing you the latest deals and discounts here at DFB. We’ve found a jewelry sale, discount codes, and even some Disney resort savings! And today, we’re bringing you the latest Disney deal on backpacks. Kids’ backpacks and lunchboxes are currently $13.50 and up on shopDisney — that’s a pretty steep discount from their typical $22.99 and up! This Minnie Mouse Red Sequin Backpack, for example, is $24 instead of $29.99. ©Disney It’s bright and sparkly, with a sequin Minnie Mouse face applique on the front. You can even personalize your little one’s name on the back strap! ©Disney That’s some MAJOR Minnie style right there. Click Here to Buy the Minnie Mouse Red Sequin Backpack! Our next backpack is Hercules-inspired. Meg flashes him a winning smile and he looks…confused? Maybe he needs to ask Phil for a little guidance! This bag has gold accents and a lightning bolt charm on the front pocket zipper. ©Disney It’s on sale for $17.98 instead of $34.99. Click Here to Buy the Hercules Backpack! And this Toy Story backpack has WHEELS. It features our favorite toys, from Woody to Rex to Duke Caboom. Buzz Lightyear is even on the zipper! ©Disney Like the Minnie backpack, this one can be personalized, too. It costs $25 — on sale from $36.99. Click Here to Buy the Toy Story Backpack! The Monsters, Inc. backpack also shows off some iconic Pixar pals. Sulley, Randall, and George Sanderson (you know, the sock guy?) are all on this iridescent pink bag. ©Disney That Mike Wazowski plush dangling on the zipper is removable — your kiddos can tote him along on their adventures or pull him off to play. This bag is on sale from $29.99 to $24. Click Here to Buy the Monsters, Inc. Backpack! And don’t forget: this sale applies to lunchboxes, too. The Mickey and Minnie Mouse Lunch Box features the iconic couple in a food truck. We’ll take one of those Mickey-shaped donuts! It has a food-grade insulated interior and a detachable, adjustable shoulder strap. ©Disney This lunch box is on sale for $14 instead of $16.99. Click Here to Buy the Mickey and Minnie Mouse Backpack! You can combine this sale with some other sweet shopDisney deals! We found a discount code for you to use through February 15th, and you can get free shipping on an order of more than $75 with DISNEYPAL. As always, stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates! Have You Seen These Food-Covered Disney Backpacks? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these bags is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post FYI: Disney Backpacks Are on SALE! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 4 BIG Disney Toy Sales Are Happening Online — Get ALL the Details HERE! TODAY Only! Score FREE Shipping on Disney Stuff Online Hurry! One of Disney’s BIGGEST Online Sales of the Year Is ALMOST OVER! View the full article

We’re quickly approaching the opening date for the new Star Wars Trading Post location in Downtown Disney. The Star Wars Trading Post will open on February 19th, and guests will be able to explore the hidden Resistance jungle base in a galaxy far, far away. ©Disney Unlike Galaxy’s Edge, the jungle base storyline will be placed outside of the limits of the Star Wars timeline, so you’ll be able to buy merchandise from all different Star Wars eras! As Star Wars fans ourselves, we can’t wait to visit this place! The new location of the base is actually the former home of Rainforest Cafe at Downtown Disney. So, how exactly did Disney transform the rainforest into a jungle from another galaxy? According to The Orange County Register, a lot of detail has gone into repurposing the temple into a believable Star Wars base. What once was a restaurant… Rainforest Cafe Gift Shop Closed …is now a “funky jungle temple” that is being used by the Resistance! Walt Disney Imagineering Art Director, Kristin Makela gave some insight into how they are transforming the space saying that they wanted it to feel like “one of those clandestine places you may find in Star Wars adventures.” Star Wars Trading Post Progress Disney Imagineers weren’t starting with an open plot of land, instead, they had a building already in place that needed to be renovated into a completely new story. Makela said that they wanted to bring the emotions from the adventures of Star Wars to life so that guests could feel that they were going to a “unique place where you don’t know what stories are going to unfold.” Star Wars Trading Post And the transformation is already underway at Downtown Disney! On the exterior, you can spot satellite antennas, exhaust fans, and electrical panels camouflaged on the temple. Trading Post Temple And, the outdoor balcony has had cable wires and camouflage netting tossed over it to keep the base hidden from intruders. Honestly, tossed may be the wrong word for it because the Imagineers who are designing the space pay close attention to every little detail. In discussing how Disney is creating a believable storyline at the store, Makela said “Star Wars is really the sense that 80% of it is based on real-world design aesthetics and 20% is twisted into Star Wars.” The recognizable elements are meant to ground guests into the Star Wars story, but the more unique details are what transport them into the center of a Star Wars movie. ‘Star Wars’ Trading Post And, the exterior isn’t the only component of the store’s Star Wars makeover. Many fan-favorite Star Wars characters are being built into the decor itself. Rey’s Speeder sits outside in front of the trading post, and inside fans will spot Baby Yoda’s form of transportation — his pram! Rey’s Speeder From making the exterior feel like an authentic Resistance base to adding Star Wars props to the interior, fans are in for a treat when they come to shop the merchandise from the galaxy! As of right now, the store is the only Star Wars transformation officially planned for Downtown Disney, but there is certainly space for something like a Star Wars Cantina in the future (but that has not been announced at this time). Currently, Legacy Passholders can sign up to be the first travelers from February 16th through February 18th. The trading post will then open to everyone on February 19th. Stay tuned for more Disney news and updates! Read more about the NEW Star Wars Trading Post! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be visiting the Star Wars Trading Post? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's New Star Wars Store Will Have Details From 'The Mandaloridan' first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Downtown Disney’s New ‘Star Wars’ Trading Post Gets an Opening Date! NEWS: Star Wars Trading Post at Disneyland Resort Will Get a NEW Location Designed by Imagineers! There’s a BRAND NEW Tatooine Spirit Jersey in Disneyland! View the full article

Sometimes, you just gotta spend a week thinking about puppets. ©Disney+ No? Just us? Okay, but you don’t know WHICH puppets we’re talking about! Next week we’re going to have the greatest and funniest puppets of all time on the brain — The Muppets! Two super fun virtual events are happening and you won’t want to miss them! The official Disney fan club, D23 is hosting two Muppet-y virtual events in honor of the debut of The Muppet Show on Disney+ and the 25th Anniversary of Muppet Treasure Island. Here’s WHAT they are and HOW you can watch! Bob Iger and the Muppets ©Disney First up, there’s the Muppet Treasure Island D23 Watch Party! The “Cabin Fever” Watch Party will start with a panel of creators who worked on the Muppet classic sharing stories about the making of the film and can be watched after 3PM ET on Thursday, February 16th on the D23 site or D23’s Facebook or YouTube. ©D23 These personalities include Director Brian Henson, Puppeteers Dave Goelz and Bill Barretta, Jim Hawkins actor Kevin Bishop, and host Leigh Slaughter, Vice President of Muppets Studio. ©The Muppets Studio Afterwards, the watch party kicks off at 7PM ET on D23’s Twitter with some of your favorite Muppets live-tweeting along to the movie. Tune in to the flick right at 7PM on your Disney+ and pull up that Twitter account! You can follow along with #D23MuppetMayhem. ©The Muppets Studio Then, on February 18th at 7PM ET, catch A Muppetational Legacy with D23. This event will be a celebrational “Muppetational” journey looking at the legacy of The Muppets with some of the minds behind this puppet troupe. To watch this event, tune in to the D23 site or D23’s Facebook or YouTube! ©D23 Host Leigh Slaughter (Vice President, Muppets Studio), Bill Barretta (Puppeteer, Pepe, Rowlf, Swedish Chef), Dave Goelz (Puppeteer, Gonzo, Bunsen Honeydew, Waldorf), Kevin Bishop (actor, Jim Hawkins), and Brian Henson (Puppeteer, Director, Producer, Chairman of The Jim Henson Company) join up to look back at the life of Disney Legend Jim Henson and the collaboration between The Muppets and Disney. ©Jim Henson Co. These virtual events sound like a SUPER fun way to show some love to our favorite puppets! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney updates! Click here to learn more about the debut of The Muppet Show on Disney+! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be checking these events out? Tell us in the comments! The post Two Virtual MUPPET Events Are Happening Next Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: All 5 Seasons of ‘The Muppet Show’ Are Coming to Disney+ Next Month! Hi Ho! The Muppets Have a New Show Coming to Disney+ This Summer! NEW Muppets Show Original Series Coming to Disney+ with ‘Muppets Now!’ View the full article

February is Black History Month and there are lots of great ways to “Celebrate Soulfully” all around Disney World, including at Disney Springs. Disney Springs You can check out some great Soul-inspired artwork, check out unique jazz performances, and even eat some special snacks! Today we got the chance to try one of the new treats that has arrived for Black History Month. And (spoiler alert) we think this cake was SO good Tiana could have baked it herself! At Amorette’s Patisserie, you can get 2 special treats to “Celebrate Soulfully” — the Tiana Petit Cake and the Soul Petit Cake. We’d already seen these cakes recently in Disney World, but today we finally got the chance to try one for ourselves. Petit Cakes During this trip we got to try the Tiana cake. Both cakes are made of the same layers, however, so they should be the same in terms of taste. It’s really just a matter of what design you prefer. Tiana Petit Cake The Tiana Petit cake is made of chocolate chiffon cake, dark chocolate mousse, raspberry pate de fruit, raspberry mousse, and white chocolate crisp pearls. Tiana Petit Cake The cake covered in some beautiful icing and little details, like the design of Tiana on the front and this beautiful flower on top. The colors and designs really reminded us of Tiana’s beautiful green dress. It was especially beautiful how the light green details just draped over the side of cake, much like how the layers of Tiana’s dress lay on top of one another. Tiana Petit Cake There’s no denying the cake is adorable. But, does it taste as good as it looks? In our opinion, YES! We thought this cake was absolutely delicious! We absolutely LOVED the chocolate cake. And our reporter noted that they also really enjoyed both of the mousse layers, especially the raspberry one, even though they are not typically a big mousse fan. So, even if you’re not usually one who LOVES mousse, you might still really like this treat. Tiana Petit Cake The only thing our reporter didn’t really like was the raspberry pate de fruit — the layer that had a jelly-like consistency. They said that this layer reminded them of the jelly that you can buy in a can in the grocery store and it was just a turn off. If you love jelly though, you might not be bothered by it at all. Tiana Petit Cake But, the rest of the petit cake was amazing and the jelly layer alone didn’t stop our reporter from saying it was delicious overall. The cake does melt REALLY quickly though. It started falling apart right as we cut into it. So, if it’s an option for you, you might want to consider taking the cake home or even taking it to your room to let it sit in the fridge for a little bit, rather than eating it right away. Tiana Cake The cake itself is priced at $20. That’s certainly a hefty price tag for a dessert or snack. It’s certainly a special, delicious treat. It’s the kind of thing you might not get every single day, but it’s wonderful to get every now and then. It’s also something you could probably eat over time (since it is pretty rich) or you could share with friends. So, that might make the price tag a bit more digestible. Overall, we definitely think it’s totally delicious! Tiana Petit Cake You can try it yourself right now at Disney Springs. If this is a must-try for you, be sure to get it while it’s still available! Click here to see how you can celebrate Black History Month in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever had a petit cake from Amorette’s Patisserie? Let us know in the comments. Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend a media preview event that included this Petit Cake. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. 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We’re back at Disney Springs to try another new treat! Disney Springs Disney Springs has brought us a lot of goodies lately. We’ve tasted the delicious Red Velvet Cookie Sandwich, some cake from Gideon’s Bakehouse, and even a Bacon Grilled Cheese DONUT! Now we’re back, and we’re eyeing a tiny blue macaron over at Candy Cauldron. This little guy is brand-new and wasn’t even labelled in the case, so we’re calling it the Blue Macaron. A Cast Member told us it was a vanilla buttercream flavor. We’re thinking this new treat may be inspired by Baby Yoda’s blue macarons in The Mandalorian, but the Cast Members weren’t sure when we asked. Was this an accident or a subtle nod to our favorite intergalactic baby? ©Disney Let’s get tasting! First of all, this macaron is TINY (as in Baby Yoda-sized). Maybe the $4.49 price tag would’ve been worth it if this was a mind-blowing snack, but it just wasn’t. We thought it was way too sweet and chewy. Blue Macaron We wanted some airiness or a little bit of crunch in there, but there was none. It just tasted like sticky sugar. We’re BIG macaron fans, so we have to say this one was a bit of a let-down. Blue Macaron Kids might enjoy this little treat — it’s colorful and full of sugar! But if you’re a macaron fan, you may want to steer clear. This wasn’t the best we’ve had by far. Blue Macaron Even though this macaron was a bit of a disappointment, we’ll keep trying all the newest Disney snacks and letting you know what we think! If you want to try making this macaron yourself, we’ve got a recipe for you! Or, if you don’t want to cook, you can buy these instead. As always, stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news. Check Out This Disney Springs Food Hack! 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 going to try this Blue Macaron? Let us know in the comments! The post Are the Baby Yoda Macarons FINALLY in Disney World?! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Cheesy Bacon Donut?! The DFB Hack You NEED to Know About This NEW Cake Features a Favorite Disney Couple “Cool” Summer Themed Dome Cake and MORE at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs View the full article

Here at DFB, we share a lot of Disney water bottles and mugs with you and we’re pretty sure we’re starting to understand what you like! DFB Stainless Steel Water Bottles That’s why we’ve added new Stainless Steel Water Bottles to our shop! Now you can sip in DFB fashion, sporting all of our favorite snacks, places, and one is even a winner (more on that later). And, guess what, you can get these brand new items at a discount with the code DFB2021 for 10% off! The first water bottle is inspired by one of the few Disney snacks we are overly obsessed with — Dole Whip! Would you expect anything else from us? Dole Whip Water Bottle The Pineapple Whip Water Bottle may not be able to transform your water into delicious pineapple soft serve, but it’s the thought that counts, right? Oh, and don’t forget about that discount code (DFB2021) so you can dream of scoops of Dole Whip knowing. you scored some savings. Get the Pineapple Whip Water Bottle here! Main Street, U.S.A. is one of the places that we could sit for hours people watching, enjoying the music, and shopping for any new Disney items. Bring home the Disney feels with the Main Street FL Water Bottle. Main Street FL Water Bottle This one comes in six different color options so you can rep your Disney home in whatever color pallet you please. Purchase the Main Street FL Water Bottle here! And, it just wouldn’t be right if we didn’t make a water bottle that LOOKS delicious! The Snack All Day Water Bottle has all of the iconic Disney snacks that we’ve bonded on over the years. Featuring cupcakes, pretzels, turkey legs, popcorn, churros, and — of course — dole whip! Snack All Day Water Bottle So, yes, we’ve even turned your drink into a Disney snack! Click HERE to grab the Snack All Day Water Bottle! Anyone else get the most likes on Instagram when you posted a photo in front of the purple wall at Magic Kingdom?! C’mon, just looking at the wall makes us want to double-tap a screen. And, that’s where we drew inspiration for our Purple Wall Water Bottle! Purple Wall Water Bottle Bring this water bottle to the office so you can identify the true Disney fans who see it and instantly know where it’s from. Everyone else will think it’s just a cute purple bottle! Check out the Purple Wall Water Bottle here! Now, this one is a winner — literally! It won our design competition! Inspired by the Blue and Green Milk at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Hollywood Studios, you can sip like they do in galaxies far, far away with the Space Milk Water Bottle. Space Milk Water Bottle The design from Instagram user @chris_mccoy_ originally won our DFB Face Mask Design Contest and it was so popular that we decided to throw it on a stainless steel water bottle. What can we say except you’re welcome! Purchase the Space Milk Water Bottle here! Did we save the best for last? Maybe. The Plastic Cheese Water Bottle is made for our people. You know we couldn’t help ourselves! Plastic Cheese Water Bottle The actual percentage of cheese on this water bottle is unknown, but we’re still into it! Get the Plastic Cheese Water Bottle here! No matter which water bottle (or bottles — you can always have more!) you choose, you’re sure to be ready to take on a day in the park, at the office, or anywhere else you need a sprinkle of Disney magic. And, don’t forget to use our special discount code DFB2021 for 10% off your order! You deserve it! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise and updates! 10 Shirts That Are Seriously MADE for Magic Kingdom Fans! 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 water bottle is your favorite (we can’t choose)? Let us know in the comments! The post 💦 We've Got NEW DFB Water Bottles at a DISCOUNT! 💦 first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 10 Shirts That Are Seriously MADE for Magic Kingdom Fans! Get Cozy With One of Our NEW Disney Food Blog Sweatshirts! Our BIGGEST DFB Merchandise Sale of the Year! See How YOU Can Choose What Deals We Offer HERE! View the full article

Planning to visit (or dreaming about visiting) Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in the near future? Well, then there are a few important things you should know about. Aulani Resort Aulani reopened in Hawaii near the end of last year with some limited food options and activities. The resort also debuted a new app, welcomed a new Disney character, and even started offering some AWESOME savings for Disney World Annual Passholders. But now, the resort has made some updates! Face Masks Face Coverings are required at all times at Aulani for guests ages 2 and up and for Cast Members too. Guests can remove their masks, however, when dining or swimming. This has been the policy at the resort since it reopened. But, now Aulani’s face mask policy has been updated. Like the Disney World and Disneyland websites, the Aulani website now notes that masks are required for anyone 2 and up including those who have received the COVID-19 vaccine. Pandora Face Masks Aulani’s website now also notes that face coverings have to be made of at least 2 layers of breathable material, fully cover your nose and mouth and secure under your chin, fit snugly, and be secured with ties or loops. These, again, are the same policies we’ve seen in Disney World and Disneyland. Also, neck gaiters, open-chin triangle bandanas and face coverings containing valves, mesh material or holes of any kind are not allowed. Face Masks Additionally, the Aulani page now specifies that face masks with a transparent plastic panel over the mouth portion are allowed. BUT these masks must be a fabric face covering with a solid plastic panel without any openings that is attached to the fabric mask on all sides with tight knit stitching. Additionally, the mask must meet all of the previous requirements already noted. These rules regarding transparent masks were also recently added to the Disney World and Disneyland websites. ©Disney It appears Aulani’s website has now been updated to include all of these new rules and regulations regarding masks. Now, the face mask policies appear to be pretty uniform across Disney World, Disneyland, and Aulani. Click here to see 5 tips you haven’t heard 1000 times for wearing a face mask in Disney World. Makahiki Bounty of the Islands When Aulani was first getting ready to reopen, we also shared a look at all of the restaurants that would be open and the ones that would be closed there. Pineapple Varieties Originally, Makahiki Bounty of the Islands was not one of the restaurants set to reopen with the resort. But, that has changed. The Aulani website now notes that Makahiki Bounty of the Islands is open for dinner Wednesdays through Sundays from 5:00PM to 8:00PM. It will only have limited seating however, and is limited to Resort Guests only. ©Disney The Makahiki page says that dinner is a 3-course meal featuring a starter, entree, and dessert priced at $57 for adults and $23 for kids 9 and under. The Makahiki page says reservations for dinner were available for November 23rd, 2020 and beyond, so it appears this change may have been made a while ago. But, we did want to note that it is now open for dinner and only on select days. So, keep that in mind if you’ll be visiting soon. Hawaiian Sunset from Aulani If you’re visiting Aulani, there are also a number of excursions you can look at online and book, so be sure to check those out. Even if you don’t have a Hawaii trip coming soon, you can start preparing your bucket list for your future dream vacation to this magical spot. Don’t forget that you can get a GREAT discount on Aulani stays if you’re a Disney World Annual Passholder and you book through March 9th. But, you could potentially get an even bigger deal and visit Aulani for FREE if you win the Disney sweepstakes that’s going on right now! The sweepstakes is open now through March 17th, so be sure to check it out. Disney’s Aulani Resort We’ll look for more updates about Aulani and let you know what we see! Click here to see why flying from Disney World to Aulani is about to get a whole lot easier!! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! 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Disney might have a big thing with mice, but they’re big on the duck scene too. Disney Ducks Sure, you’ve got Donald Duck, but you’ve also got alllllll the ducks who reside in the Disney parks. We love those little guys! Now, Disney has invented some new tech that’s seriously amazing — but all we can focus on is the duck in the pictures. What does this waterfowl MEAN? Today, we spotted a new patent filing for “Networked Smart Fixtures Supporting Visual Merchandise Designers with Remote Monitoring, Control, and Programming.” You’ve seen smart TVs but you HAVEN’T seen smart merchandise displays (quite like this) in stores! ©Disney This tech would get rid of the humdrum shelves we’re used to seeing and replace them with something that has more PIZZAZZ. Think, you’re shopping for a new Mickey plush of your choice on a display that features LCD screens, moving posters, and magically appearing signs — plus sound and lighting elements! ©Disney Typically, merchandise displays are spruced up with some lighting elements and physical elements that are mailed to stores to be assembled. This new tech would give a designer in one location access to redesign and reprogram merch displays across the country to coordinate with what is being sold. Not only does it make that designer’s job a whole lot easier, but it can also make for some pretty cool displays. ©Disney The backdrops of the display could change with the touch of a button to coordinate with the products. ©Disney The end cap could be converted to feature a magic, moving movie poster of the latest Disney film… ©Disney …hidden screens could be used to announce sales… ©Disney …and MORE! ©Disney But wait (record scratch, freeze frame), is that a DUCK? ©Disney Okay, yes the tech is very cool, but we just have one question for you, Disney. In what world is there a duck on the shelves? Does this patent imply that we’re going to be able to walk into our local Disney store and pick up a real live duck!? Is it a stuffed duck!? What Disney movie features ducks so heavily? ©Disney And FURTHERMORE, WHY did Disney use these scary masks and an AX as mock-up merchandise for this patent? We’re so confused. Typically Disney illustrates their new tech selling teddy bears or something. Ducks and ax murderers? The inventors must have been having a DAY. ©Disney In seriousness, it’s unlikely that the mock-up products illustrated in the patent have anything to do with what these displays will be selling in real life. But, it sure is funny that the tech illustrators just tossed a duck and an ax on the shelves. ©Disney Our shopping experience could look pretty different if we start to see this invention roll out in stores, and we’re excited to see it if it happens! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney tech updates! Click here to learn more about the activities of Disney ducks! 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 Disney invention intrigues you the most? Let us know in the comments below. The post Does Disney Plan on Selling...Live Ducks?! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Here’s When Disney’s New Posable nuiMOs Plushes Will Be Released in Stores and Online! This Star Wars Tool Could Be The Pride And Joy Of Your Kitchen! These GORGEOUS New Disney x Loungefly Princess Wallets are Giving Us Heart Eyes! View the full article

Plexiglass is slowly but surely taking over Disney World. Plexiglass on Flight of Passage Plexiglass has been added to an increasing number of attractions both in the lines and on the rides. And, as plexiglass is added, wait times tend to decrease! Well, as we escaped to one of our secret less-crowded places at Disney World, we noticed that the ride to get there had a plexiglass makeover. The Wildlife Express Train now has plexiglass barriers in the train. If you’re not familiar, the train takes guests over to Rafiki’s Planet Watch where you can say hi to all the animals in the petting zoo or even have a chance to see vets taking care of the many animals at Animal Kingdom. The train seats only face one way so you get the best look at all the Disney behind-the-scenes action on your ride. It’s great, but it has limited the number of people the train can take during the pandemic era. But, now plexiglass barriers have been added on benches. Wildlife Express Train Plexiglass The additional barriers mean that the train can fit more people each round, cutting down the line and wait time. Wildlife Express Train Plexiglass The plexiglass barriers are another way that Disney is modifying the park for additional health and safety of guests. In addition to plexiglass, Disney requires that guests wear face masks during their visit and practice social distancing. Stay tuned for more of the latest Disney updates! Which Ride Experiences Have CHANGED Since Disney World Reopened?! 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 been on the Wildlife Express Train recently? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Guess Which Ride Got a Plexiglass Makeover TODAY in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DFB Video: 11 Game Changers For Your Disney World Trip This Year! What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: A Twist on a Fan-Favorite Cupcake, the Yeti Loungefly, and a Teensy Wishable! Do You Think The PeopleMover Misses Us, Too? We’re Peeking Inside Disney World’s Closure Diary! View the full article

Picture this – The air is still as you gaze across the sprawling Daytona International Speedway. The green flag is waved and the race is off! You put your foot on the gas pedal, and before you know it you’re speeding down the racetrack. You can feel the wind in your hair and can almost smell the victory. The fate of this race is up to you and your loyal car. Together, you could be champions!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/FC6C8x7Hw6c View the full article

What do dinosaurs and rats have in common? They’re both INVADING EPCOT! EPCOT Don’t worry, that’s a good thing! With preparations underway for EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival and the opening of the new Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure attraction, we’re seeing some changes in EPCOT. Here’s everything new in food, construction, and merchandise! We visited EPCOT yesterday to check out the latest updates and noticed that the park was pretty darn empty. Those are some light World Showcase crowds! Crowds EPCOT Food Updates Cool Wash On the food front, we noticed that Cool Wash near Test Track was not open. We’ve seen this spot open a few times but it’s typically on weekends. Guess we’ll only be snagging some cool coke slushes on Saturdays and Sundays! Cool Wash EPCOT Construction Updates Entrance Area You might have heard that the Leave a Legacy display has returned to EPCOT and more panels had been added when we visited yesterday. This certainly adds a colorful new aesthetic to EPCOT’s front entrance! Leave a Legacy These displays feature Disney guests of years past who “left their legacy” in photo form. You can even find *NSYNC on the panels! Click here to see more of the expanded Leave a Legacy display! EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Sure, we’re still enjoying the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, but the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival kicks off on March 3rd. That’s so soon! In preparation, we spotted a new garden in Future World today. Prehistoric Garden The Prehistoric Garden is new this year and is located just outside of the temporary home of Mouse Gear. It features plants that have been around since the time of the dinosaurs! Want to see more of the new garden? Click here! Speaking of Flower and Garden, the iconic flower beds that line the lake in Future World West Side were almost completely installed! Flower Beds EPCOT Merchandise Updates Souvenirs de France When it comes to merch, we noticed that the Talking Remy Plush had been restocked at Souvenirs de France. Talking Remy Plush This little cutie speaks both English and French! What a cute bilingual buddy! To learn more about Talking Remy, click here! The Fjording Finally, we noticed that The Fjording store in the Norway Pavilion has been slightly rearranged. Now, all of the Disney Norway merch is in the same room as the Frozen merchandise and the coats and perfume are in the other room together. The Fjording That’s all the updates we have from EPCOT today! We’re honestly okay with the new dinosaur and rat denizens in this park. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news from Disney World! Click here to see more of the latest from EPCOT! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning to head to the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival? Tell us in the comments! The post Dinosaurs and Rats are INVADING EPCOT — And We Love It! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in EPCOT: TONS of France Merch, an Unexpected Dining Closure, and NEW EARS! What’s New in EPCOT: More Restaurants Open Daily, an Apple Pie Cocktail, and a Norway MagicBand What’s New in Epcot — a Birthday Cake Muffin, 2020 Merch, and a TON of Construction! View the full article

We’ve been all about Disney weddings lately. Destino Plaza We’ve taken a peek at Disney’s new princess wedding dress collection, explored a brand-new spot to get married on property, and even witnessed a wedding in EPCOT! But we’re not done quite yet. Today, we’re looking at a pretty delicious aspect of weddings: the CAKE. Disney Fairy Tale Weddings works closely with the couple to find the perfect cake for them. There’s themed cakes, or the client can opt for a completely custom design! There’s also a TON of flavor combos, like yellow cake with Bavarian cream and fresh strawberries or red velvet with cream cheese. That sounds like a cake lover’s dream. Wedding Cake But no matter what type of cake is chosen, there’s some major work involved to get it just right. In fact, it takes an average of 72 HOURS to make a Disney wedding cake. That’s three entire days! Grand Floridian Wedding Cake And get this: the tallest wedding cake was 12 feet and required a ladder! Imagine trying to cut a slice of that on your big day. ©Disney These beautiful cakes clearly take some dedication to bring to life. We’ll keep admiring them, dreaming about what they taste like, and bringing you the latest on all things Disney! Stay tuned to DFB. Check Out These New Bride Mickey Ears! 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. Did you know these fun facts about wedding cakes? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of Disney Fairy Tale Weddings. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post The Disney World Fact You Probably DON’T Know first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: There’s a NEW Place To Get MARRIED in Disney World! PHOTOS: Disney’s NEW Princess-Inspired Wedding Dresses! NEW Cake Flavor and MORE from the Disney Weddings Showcase! View the full article

Did you know there’s Disney wedding dresses?! Disney Wedding Pavilion You may have known that you can get married in Disney World (we’ve seen it!), or that there’s some elegant bride Mickey ears to celebrate your big day, but have you seen these new wedding gowns inspired by Disney princesses? Allure Bridals just released its 2021 Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Collection, and you just HAVE to take a look at these dresses. Some of our favorite Disney princesses have gowns modeled after them — and in honor of Beauty and the Beast‘s 30th anniversary, Belle gets three! Let’s take a look. ©Disney Belle’s dresses emphasize roses, of course! The Mainline Elevated Belle Dress features a brocade rose pattern and an enchanting tulle overlay. ©Disney We think this looks pretty similar to her iconic ballgown, don’t you? It seems perfect for a wedding at Disney’s Enchanted Rose Lounge. ©Disney Where Belle’s dresses feature roses, Snow White’s is all about apple blossoms! The Snow White Platinum Dress has a sweetheart neckline with an apple blossom pattern on the sparkly tulle. ©Disney There’s also embroidered lace, crystals, and an organza bow on the back of the dress. ©Disney Tiana’s dress is inspired by her vintage style! The Mainline Tiana Dress features LOTS of sequins and appliques, as well as a low back. ©Disney Just look at all those details! ©Disney Lastly, the Mainline Jasmine Dress is lightweight with a beaded bodice. And guys, this one has POCKETS! ©Disney The gown has a crepe chiffon skirt and illusion back, too. ©Disney All of these gowns look like a fairy tale DREAM! They are available in sizes 0-30 and start at $1,200. The Fairy Tale Weddings Collection will be available in select boutiques in U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, the U.K. and the Republic of Ireland, while the Platinum Collection will be available available exclusively at Kleinfeld in New York and Toronto. ©Disney We love Allure Bridal’s second collection with Disney and hope you enjoyed this sneak peek, too! If you want to see more of these dresses, tune into Disney Fairy Tale Wedding’s fashion show this weekend! And stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates. Check Out This Disney Wedding 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. Which of these new dresses is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of Disney Fairy Tale Weddings. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post PHOTOS: Disney's NEW Princess-Inspired Wedding Dresses! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: There’s a NEW Place To Get MARRIED in Disney World! We Are Saying “I Do” To ALL Of The New Dresses In The Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Collection Say ‘I Do’ to This NEW Mickey and Minnie Wedding Loungefly Backpack View the full article

What do Tony the Tiger, a wildlife refuge outside of New Orleans, and John Wayne have in common? Cinderella Castle They’ve all got ties to Disney World’s Magic Kingdom and I’m gonna tell you how right now. Check out all this and more in our newest DFB Video!  Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Check out our latest video and then comment below: What you never knew about Magic Kingdom! The post DFB Video: 21 Things You Never Knew About Magic Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DFB Video: The Most Overrated Restaurant in Disney World! DFB Video: The Worst Disney World Hotels for 2021! DFB Video: Ultimate Guide to Disney World’s EPCOT in 2021! View the full article

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Traveling to Disney World soon? You may be on the hunt for a hotel. Disney World Whether you’re staying onsite, just offsite, near Disney Springs, or somewhere else entirely, there’s plenty of options for your trip to Disney. And now there’s a brand-new one, too! Aloft Lake Buena Vista, Different By Design has just opened, and it’s a short skip over to Disney World! Located less than 10 minutes from Disney Springs and about 15 minutes from the parks, it emphasizes “open spaces, open thinking and open expression.” In other words, modern design is everywhere here! ©Marriott The WXYZ Bar features live music and signature cocktails in a vibrant, relaxing space… ©Marriott …while there’s plenty of outdoor spaces and meeting rooms to accommodate any other needs throughout your stay. ©Marriott There’s also a 24-hour pantry, complimentary Wi-Fi, free access to streaming services, a fitness center, and an outdoor pool. That sounds like a pretty sweet setup to us! ©Marriott Aloft Lake Buena Vista is currently taking reservations, so if you’re looking for somewhere to stay just off-property, this brand-new option may be for you! As always, stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates. Check Out These Disney Perks at Select Offsite Hotels! 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 planning a trip at Aloft Lake Buena Vista? Let us know in the comments! The post A Modern NEW Hotel Near Disney World Just Opened! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: We’re LIVE from the NEW Gran Destino Tower at Disney World’s Coronado Springs Resort! How Do The 10 Biggest Disney News Stories This Year Affect Your Disney Trips in 2019? Find Out! Your Disney Trip Was Canceled — Now What? DOs and DON’Ts To Cancel, Get Refunds, and Reschedule! View the full article

Ever since WandaVision premiered on Disney+, we have plans with our TV on Friday nights. ’70s ‘WandaVision’ Petite Cake We’ve traveled with Wanda and Vision from the 50s through the 80s now and somehow it feels like we’re just getting started! While we’re starting to get some answers on what’s going on in “the anomaly,” there’s still so much mystery that has kept us glued to the screen trying to decode whether Vision looked at a camera or not. Even the stars of WandaVision are blown away by the intricacies of the show. And, really, we’re kind of jealous of them — jumping between sitcom sets and Marvel Universe tech in one day sounds like fun. Hear it from the stars themselves and see some more previews of what’s to come in WandaVision in the video below! With more episodes of WandaVision on the way, we’re sure to get the answers to at least some of the many questions this show is posing to fans! And, if you haven’t seen it yet, be sure to check out the new mid-season trailer for what’s to come in the remaining episodes! Check out ‘WandaVision’ rings, shirts, and more! 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 watching WandaVision? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: Go Behind-The-Scenes With the Stars of 'WandaVision' first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: VIDEO! Check Out the New Trailer for Marvel Studios’ ‘WandaVision’ Coming Soon to Disney+ Here’s a List of EVERYTHING Coming to Disney+ This January! Here’s EVERYTHING (Yes, Everything) That Was Announced for Disney+! View the full article

There’s always so much to do at Disney Springs. Disney Springs You can grab a drink, do some shopping, and try some tasty cookies. There are so many options that sometimes, it’s hard to decide! So we asked YOU, our DFB readers, where we can find the best spots in Disney Springs. Here’s what you said! Best Spot For Live Entertainment: Raglan Road Irish Pub You were all overwhelmingly in favor of Raglan Road Irish Pub! For many of you, this one was a no-brainer. One reader said it was her “first and only choice.” We have to agree that sitting by the patio stage at night listening to the live Irish music is a LOT of fun. Raglan Road The 12PM-6PM Happy Hour doesn’t hurt, either! Raglan Road is also hosting a St. Patrick’s Day festival this year that we can’t wait to check out. Take a look at our Raglan Road review here! Runner-Up: The Edison A lot of our readers picked The Edison! Before the closure last year, the Edison would transform at 10PM every night, with a full live band, dancers, and even aerialists suspended from the ceiling. The Edison Now, live entertainment comes in the form of a quieter solo or trio act. But when we visited, we still enjoyed the atmosphere — even if it was a little different. See our latest The Edison review here! Best Spot To Grab A Sugary Treat: Ghirardelli Soda Fountain This classic dessert spot in Disney Springs boasts unique options like the Strike It Rich Butterscotch Hot Fudge Sundae or the World Famous Hot Fudge Sundae. They also serve shakes, ice cream, and hot cocoa. Ghirardelli Midnight Reverie Sundae We tend to be big fans of Ghirardelli, but their treats can get a little sweet. Runner-Up: Gideon’s Bakehouse Gideon’s Bakehouse was surprisingly popular among our readers considering how new it is! But you were already sharing your love for this dessert spot, and trust us. We GET it. Gideon’s We’ve tried cookies, cakes, and more from here, and it’s typically so good. One reader specified that they picked Ghirardelli over Gideon’s ONLY because they hadn’t tried Gideon’s yet. Looks like the OG Springs fan favorite has some competition here! Read our FULL Gideon’s review here! Best Place For A drink: Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar This was also a pretty unanimous decision, and a lot of our readers cited the fun atmosphere and cool theming of this lounge. Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar We love to grab a sip at this spot — plus, Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar is such a fun seasonal touch. Check out our Jock Lindsey’s review here! Runner-up: Wine Bar George This wine bar offers over 130 choices by the ounce, bottle, or glass — so lots of options for our wine-lovers out there! There are also some fantastic small plates and shareable entrees. Wine Bar George We really like Wine Bar George. In fact, we think it’s practically perfect. If you love wine and a comfortable atmosphere, it’s a must-do. Read why Wine Bar George should be on your must-try list here! Best Quick Service Restaurant: Chicken Guy! Chicken Guy! is headed by Guy Fieri and known for its 22 different sauces, like the Donkey Sauce, Wasabi Honey, and Curry Mayo. Chicken Guy! It’s one of Disney Springs’ most popular quick-service picks, and we love it too! It’s well-priced and full of flavor. Read our full Chicken Guy! review here! Runner-Up: The Polite Pig The Polite Pig is all about local Florida flavor. It serves “modern” BBQ as well as shareables like the Hop Salt Pretzel and the Slider Trio. The Polite Pig You can almost always catch a whiff of good cookin’ walking by here. But the Chicken Guy vs. Polite Pig question apparently causes some problems: one reader said “this one starts family arguments!” Take a look at our latest Polite Pig review here! Best Table Service Restaurant: The BOATHOUSE At The BOATHOUSE, you can dine on the lake and chow down on steaks, chops, and seafood. It is a signature restaurant, though, so it’s a bit pricier than some other options around Springs. The Boathouse Guests can also take a ride on the Amphicars — cars that “drive” on water — on the lake outside! Read our most recent BOATHOUSE review here! Runner-Up: Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Many of you cited the relaxing atmosphere here when choosing your top picks. Both the indoor seating and the open-air patio truly make us feel right at home. Plus, one reader insisted that “the fried chicken is the best on the planet.” Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ In addition to lunch and dinner, Chef Art’s also serves weekend brunch! Biscuits, Hush Puppy Benedicts, and Fried Chicken & Doughnuts make for ultimate comfort food. Click here for our latest Homecomin’ review! Best Spot Overall: World of Disney World of Disney won by a landslide for the best spot overall in Disney Springs. It’s a great way to get a piece of the parks while at Springs. A few of our readers even mentioned the Stitch on top of the building that sprays water! He really can make a shopping experience memorable. World of Disney Those are all the best spots at Disney Springs, according to YOU! Do you agree or disagree with this list? As always, stay tuned to DFB for more Disney parks news! Check Out the M&M Store’s Opening in Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What are your favorite spots in Springs? Let us know in the comments! 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If you’ve been to Disney World, chances are you’ve had Joffrey’s Coffee. Joffrey’s Coffee We’re pretty frequent visitors ourselves! And we sure love trying their seasonal drinks like the Fairytale Love Latte — and remember their painting coffee activity at EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts? We’ll if you’re far from Disney and craving this iconic park brew, good news! We’ve got a recipe just for you. Let’s get started on Joffrey’s Angel’s Rose Latte! All you’ll need is: 2 oz. Joffrey’s Angel’s Kiss Flavored Coffee 1 oz. Strawberry Rose Syrup 2 oz. Oat Milk ©Joffreys That’s all there is to it! And remember, you can order Joffrey’s online so you can make this coffee from home and it’ll taste just right. Joffrey’s Hopefully this quick and easy recipe will give you a little taste of the Disney parks! Are you going to give it a try? As always, stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates! We Found MORE Amazing Coffee 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. Are you going to give this recipe a try? Let us know in the comments! The post Recipe: Joffrey’s Coffee Gives You a Taste of Disney at Home first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: There’s a NEW Disney Coffee and Tea Summer SALE Starting Soon Online at Joffrey’s! Wanna Make Your Own Disney World Spiked Holiday Coffee at Home? Here’s How! RECIPE: This ‘Star Wars’ Treat Celebrates an ICONIC Princess View the full article

Splitsville Luxury Lanes in Disney Springs isn’t your typical stinky shoe bowling alley with sticky floors and day-old hot dogs… Mickey and Minnie Bowling Balls at Splitsville …it’s a fancy retro bowling alley with leveled-up menu and a total party vibe. (Oh, and it doesn’t stink either!) Ok, so it doesn’t offer exotic flavors like its neighbor Jaleo. It doesn’t have romantic sweeping views of Disney Springs like Paddlefish either. Instead, it offers a HUGE menu with BIG portions that match the incredibly fun atmosphere. Also, they have sushi. Normally, we wouldn’t dare to try sushi from a bowling alley. Splitsville is very different though! With so much great food in Disney Springs, we often overlook this retro-but-make-it-new bowling joint. In fact, we haven’t had a full meal here in a few years. Take a look at how the restaurant and entertainment venue holds up against other Disney Springs restaurants! Atmosphere You can tell from the outside that this place is ENORMOUS. The restaurant boasts FIVE bars, 30 bowling alleys, pool tables, and tons of seating. This where you bring 10 of your closest friends to celebrate a birthday or a wholesome bachelor/bachelorette party. Splitsville Entrance, 2019 The unfortunate part of the location is that it’s located on the Westside of Disney Springs. This side of the shopping and dining area doesn’t get a ton of traffic at the moment. Some have been venturing this way to try the new Everglazed Donut & Cold Brew. Perhaps now that the M&M’s Store has opened we’ll see more crowds down here. On the outside, it’s fairly quiet with the occasional live musician welcoming bowlers inside. Splitsville Outdoor Seating On the inside, it’s a downright bash. It’s like you stepped into a mid-century modern bowling alley. You’ll notice brightly colored lockers and old-school bowling shoes being rented. The shoes themselves are enough to transport to the swinging 60s when beach parties were a thing and people used swizzle sticks in their cocktails. BTW, swizzle sticks are still totally cool. Bowling shoes Before we get too far ahead of ourselves, we should note that Splitsville is currently operating with health and safety regulations. Bowlers can choose from sanitized shoes or have disposable shoe coverings over their own shoes. More hand sanitizer stations were installed as well. Hand Sanitizer All lanes are distanced between groups to practice physical distancing. All surfaces and items (including bowling balls) are cleaned between groups. Bowling Alley Lanes As far as seating, you can choose between booths, tables, and bar seating scattered throughout the building. Upstairs Booths at Splitsville Bowlers are given a dedicated table to eat while they bowl. Bowling Alley Seating and Bar You can choose to sit outside at the entrance bar or the expansive upstairs patio. Upstairs Patio All around you, you’ll notice the retro references like advertisements… “Let the Good Times Roll!” …and a giant “Vacation Kingdom” mural. This is a nod to Disney World’s nickname back in the 70s! Vacation Kingdom Mural The other side features a “Florida” postcard mural. Florida Postcard Mural The bowling balls are just as fun and come in bright colors with the Splitsville logo. Kids can opt for the lighter Mickey and Minnie bowling balls! Bowling Balls And, if you’re not a bowler, try your luck with one of the pool tables! Pool Tables Or you could totes request to get the little bumpers put up and bowl your heart out. We won’t judge. But remember, you don’t NEED to bowl to come here. You can just eat and that’s totally OK! So that said, let’s eat! See more atmosphere photos of Splitsville here! Eats The menu is fairly expansive with items including everything from pizza to sushi to nachos. They’re really going for the “something for everyone” vibe and we think this concept checks out. If you’re dining, you’ll be offered a QR code to scan for the menu. Open your phone camera to scan the code and will direct you to the menu. Or, you can ask for a single-use paper menu. Contactless Menu Appetizers include items like edamame or cheeseburger sliders. While the pizza menu boasts old favorites like pepperoni or meat lovers. Appetizer and Pizza The sushi rolls are a crowd-favorite choice for us and other visitors! Sushi A lot of salad options are here for a lighter choice… Salads …and the entrees are incredibly diverse too. Choose from Chicken Fried Rice or even Fish n’ Chips! Entrees Handhelds include blackened chicken sandwiches and smothered cheeseburgers. Handhelds A small dessert menu is available with giant cake slices and sundaes. Desserts Kids can opt for entrees like chicken tenders or cheese pizzas. Kids Entrees And what’s a night out without a cocktail? There are plenty of frozen and specialty drinks on the menu. Also, shareable 18 oz bowl drinks are available too. Frozen and Bowl Drinks Plus, an expansive beer menu… Beer Menu …red wine menu… Red Wines …and white wine, blush, and bubbly menu! White and Bubbly Menu We went ALL out this time and ordered some custom vegan items for our veggie-eating friend that was dining with us and even a secret menu item! Let’s start with the top-secret menu item because it was a major hit with us! Splitsville Spread Loaded Fries ARE on the menu (basically cheesy bacon ranch fries), but we wanted to step the fry game up a notch. We noticed the massively delightful sounding Macho Nachos for $16 on the appetizer menu and our Spidey-senses (Cheesy-sense? Is that a thing? Totally coining that.) started tingling. Our waiter mentioned the most popular apps were the Loaded Fries and the Nachos…but he likes to combine them. BOOM. Mind blown, right? We ordered the Macho Nachos and substituted the tortilla chips with fries. Yes, it’s totally doable and yes, it was as glorious as it sounds. Macho Nachos with Fries Secret Menu Item The fries (frychos? Coining that too. Bam!) came with seasoned ground beef, shredded cheddar jack cheese, queso, black bean corn salsa, scallions, cilantro, and were drizzled with avocado ranch. This ends up being a HUGE portion that can easily feed 2 or 3 people. Maybe more! The queso was incredibly creamy with a small kick. YES. The avocado ranch was a nice tangy balance to the queso and the beef was seasoned so well. Macho Nachos with Fries Secret Menu Item This was our dream appetizer and would totally order it again. It’s such a fun app that would be great for a family to share. It would have been perfect if there was a bit more heat. We’d love a few sliced jalapenos thrown on top next time! Using a french fry as a vehicle to chow down on loaded nacho goodies was a fan-tas-tic idea. Macho Nachos with Fries Secret Menu Item Hack the fries. Nachos. FRYCHOS. Just do it. Now. We went with two sushi rolls as a follow-up to the hefty nacho fries. The Volcano Roll for $16 is made with tempura shrimp, avocado, cream cheese, and spicy volcano krab mix. This was a solid sushi roll that used classic ingredients like fried shrimp paired with cream cheese and spicy krab (yea, it sounds weird saying “krab” but it’s the same imitation crabmeat you’ll find at most sushi joints which isn’t crab it’s actually…mostly fish!). We really liked the spicy krab that was placed on top and it was our favorite part of the roll. Volcano Roll Here’s the thing with this roll though — it LOOKED really pretty and it did taste pretty good. BUT, it was the least flavorful thing we tried. On its own, probably not too bad. But comparatively, it was a little underwhelming. Volcano Roll Following the Volcano Roll came the Veggie Roll for $12. This is a great option for vegans visiting Disney World. The theme parks tend to lack great vegan options that don’t seem like they’re trying a little too hard to mimic meat, but this lets the veggies inside shine on their own. The roll comes veggie-friendly and you can order the vegan version instead. Veggie Roll The Veggie Roll comes with cucumber, avocado, carrots, asparagus, spring mix, grape tomatoes, and yellow peppers rolled in sushi rice, drizzled with ponzu sauce, and topped with sesame seeds. Veggie Roll This tasted great as a vegan dish. The combination of vegetables rolled in the rice made it taste very light and fresh. It’s a great sushi roll if you’d rather skip the fried shrimp or heavy sauces. Veggie Roll Basically, vegetarians and vegans might really like this option, but don’t disregard it for the meat-eaters in your crew. Read our past reviews of the sushi rolls here! Then, sticking to the sushi menu, we dug right into a Grilled Avocado and Ahi Tuna for $17. YUM. A halved avocado is grilled then filled with seared ahi tuna, tossed in spicy kimchee ponzu sauce, and topped with scallions and spicy mayo. It comes with sushi rice and crispy wonton chips. Grilled Avocado and Ahi Tuna This happened to be our favorite thing that we tried that day. The tuna tasted so fresh and we loved that it was quick-seared. The spicy ponzu sauce added just the right amount of flavor and a bit of acidity. Grilled Avocado and Ahi Tuna The crispy wonton chips added a small amount of grease that was needed for the dish (you know, not counting the grilled avocado fat bombs on the plate!). You can scoop up all the goodies and make fun sushi nachos with them! SO good. Such a flavorful and unique dish! Grilled Avocado and Ahi Tuna The last thing we ordered was a custom veggie bowl. This isn’t on the menu but we’re pointing it out if you’re traveling on a special diet. Our vegan friend asked the server what could be created for his dietary restrictions. We were brought a bowl full of fresh bell peppers, broccoli, avocado, and scallions. The veggies were topped with a big helping of sweet rice. Veggie Bowl Good news! Our vegan friend approved with rave reviews! He stated that this was one of the better vegan items he’s had at Disney Springs. The veggies were fresh and the rice had mildly sweet flavoring that really added to it all. Veggie Bowl This just goes to show if anyone in your group has a dietary restriction, ASK YOUR SERVER! Most restaurants are beyond accomodating with special diets and will do what they can to help. Nosh or Not? You might love Splitsville if: You want some standard chain-style food that has been amplified a bit. You can choose from regular cheeseburgers or pizza and more that have been enhanced with a ton of goodies. You love sushi! The sushi is great and not just for a bowling alley. You want a place to hang out. The food is good but the bowling, music, and pool tables is really what this place is all about. You might skip Splitsville if: You’re a huge foodie. Some of the meals are unique but they’re not something you’d find on an exotic cooking show! If you’ve been to a Dave and Buster’s or other massive “food and entertainment all mashed in one building” type place, you’re likely familiar with the idea of a sprawling menu made to please a range of palates. You’re looking to budget yourself at Disney Springs. There are a few quick-service locations (like Chicken Guy) that offer good standard food that isn’t too spendy. Prices here aren’t bad, but if you add in bowling or other entertainment the pricetag can creep up. Your group doesn’t want to bowl. It’s fun to tag along if some people are bowling. However, if your whole objective is to find good food, then you might want to try somewhere else that focuses on food. D-Luxe Burger has great burger options that are similar to Splitsville. Overall Here’s the deal. We’re still pretty surprised at how good the food is each time we’ve been here! You think you’re going to get a frozen burger patty paired with a cheesy bowling alley atmosphere. Instead, you get fresh avocados and seared ahi tuna. The food is NOT an afterthought. It’s such a great entertainment venue that really put some effort into the food. Those of you looking for some fun outside of the theme parks should give Splitsville a chance. You can have fun bowling, eating nacho fries, and hanging out in the cool retro restaurant. However, if you’re only here for food, then you might want to try somewhere else. There are other restaurants at Disney Springs that really live up to the hype. Morimoto Asia has great sushi and a and we’ve given rave reviews to their menu. Homecomin’ and their southern comfort menu really knock it out of the park for us too. So basically for a bowling alley, the food is killer. But compared to other spots in Springs? There’s so much more to choose from. We prob wouldn’t go out of our way to eat here with so many choices nearby (probably why we haven’t reviewed it very often!). That said, the food has often exceeded our expectations. If you’re in the mood to bowl, stop on by for a game or two and a solid meal. Read our recent review of Paddlefish in Disney Springs 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. The post Review! Is One of the BEST Food Hacks in Disney World In...A Bowling Alley?! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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