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The Feb. 6 show features the 1980s band Air Supply and other acts scheduled to perform this early year include Vanilla Ice (an “Ice, Ice Baby” a good tribute to SeaWorld’s Ice Breaker coaster?) and Night Ranger (you know them from the “Sister Christian” power ballad). View the full article

The release of Raya and the Last Dragon is getting close! ©Disney Today, Disney announced that you can now pre-order it on Disney+. Basically, this entails paying $29.99 for Premier Access so you can watch it on the streaming service starting March 5th — the same day it releases in theaters. It’s a similar model to when Disney released the live-action Mulan last year. But what if you don’t want to pay? Good news: the movie will eventually be available for all Disney+ subscribers to watch for free! You’ll just have to wait a little longer. Raya and the Last Dragon will be included in all Disney+ subscriptions starting June 4th. So if you don’t want to pay the extra $29.99 or buy a ticket to see it in theaters, just hang tight until then! ©Disney. All Rights Reserved. ICYMI: Raya and the Last Dragon follows a warrior, Raya, as she tracks down the last dragon to fight evil and restore her fractured land and its people. You can watch the trailer to see what this epic adventure is all about! We’re counting down the days until we can watch this one. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! Check Out All of This Raya Merchandise! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited to watch Raya and the Last Dragon? Let us know in the comments! The post When Can You Watch 'Raya and the Last Dragon' for FREE on Disney+?! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: “Raya and the Last Dragon” Now Available for Pre-Order on Disney+ News: Release Date for ‘The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers’ on Disney+ Revealed! Here’s EVERYTHING Coming to Disney+ in November! View the full article

We’re headed over to Hollywood Studios for an update! Tower of Terror We popped into Hollywood Studios yesterday to check out all of the latest news and we’re taking you along with us! Here are all the updates in food and merchandise! Hollywood Studios Food Updates Backlot Express Let’s start with the food! Over at Backlot Express, we noticed that they were using the Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular theatre to let guests waiting for the Mobile Orders wait in the shade. Indiana Jones Theater Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates The Darkroom On the merch front, we spotted a few interesting updates! The new Parks Life MagicBands we’ve seen elsewhere are now available in The Darkroom. MagicBands These bands feature characters and icons from around the Disney theme parks. Click here to see more pics of these new MagicBands! Trolley Car Cafe Trolley Car Cafe, Hollywood Studios’ Starbucks location, was offering some interesting new Cinderella Castle Tumblers for $29.99. Walt Disney World Cinderella Castle Tumbler We’ll be honest, we’re a little bit confused by this tumbler since it seems to have colors from both the old castle color and the new castle paint job. Want to investigate this identity crisis some more? Click here! Celebrity 5 & 10 And the Up merchandise trend continues! We’ve seen these two items online but we were happy to spot them in person. Take a look at the Up Succulent Holder for $14.99… Up Succulent Holder …and the Up Countdown Calendar for $24.99. Countdown Calendar Plus, we spotted this very cool Cinderella Castle Cookie Jar for $55. Cinderella Castle Cookie Jar We gotta say, this one has a bit of the identity crisis that the tumbler has, BUT we can’t really think of a better way to store your treats. To see more pics of the Cinderella Castle Cookie Jar, click here! Mickey’s of Hollywood Mickey’s of Hollywood features the new “Seize Your Moment” Coco Loungefly Mini Backpack for $90! Coco Loungefly Legends of Hollywood And finally, over at Legends of Hollywood, we spotted the lovable Disney Duo Sweatshirts that we’ve seen over in Disney Springs. Duo Sweatshirts These tops feature iconic Disney duos like Lady and the Tramp or Simba and Nala. Click here to see more of the duos sweatshirts! And there you have it! Just a little update from Hollywood Studios today. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates from Disney World! Want to see more of the latest Hollywood Studios news? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Headed to Hollywood Studios soon? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in Hollywood Studios: A Cinderella Castle Cookie Jar, THREE MagicBands, and a Starbucks Tumbler first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Hollywood Studios — Lots of Verrines, New Pixar Merch, and $1 Cheese Sauce! What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios: RETRO Looks, Popcorn Updates, and A Baby Yoda Photo Op! What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Massive Crowds, RARE Character Sightings, and Twisted Spirit Jerseys! View the full article

We’re back today to bring you all the latest park hour and Disney Park Pass Reservation information for the week of February 7th, 2021! Animal Kingdom We’re heading into a busier time of the month with school breaks and holidays bringing potentially larger crowds to Disney World, so if you’re heading to the parks in the next week or so, you’ll want to make sure you’re prepared! Disney World Park Hours the Week of February 7th Next week, Magic Kingdom’s daily park hours show a lot of variation! On Sunday, February 7th, Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM-8PM. From Monday, February 8th through Thursday, February 11th, Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM-7PM. On Friday, February 12th and Saturday, February 13th, Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM-10PM. Magic Kingdom park hours for the week of February 7th © Disney EPCOT will also have a decent amount of variation amongst its park hours next week. On Sunday, February 7th and Friday, February 12th, EPCOT will be open from 11AM-9PM. From Monday, February 8th through Thursday, February 11th, EPCOT will be open from 11AM-8PM. And on Saturday, February 13th, EPCOT will be open from 11AM-10PM. EPCOT park hours for the week of February 7th © Disney Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the only park next week with the same daily hours for the week of February 7th. The park will be open daily from 9AM-7PM. Hollywood Studios park hours for the week of February 7th © Disney Finally, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open from 8AM-5PM on Sunday, February 7th through Friday, February 12th. On Saturday, February 13th, Animal Kingdom will be open from 8AM-8PM. Animal Kingdom park hours for the week of February 7th © Disney As a reminder, Park Hopping at each of the four theme parks is allowed after 2PM each day. If you wish to Park Hop, you must have a valid Park Pass Reservation for the first park you plan on visiting (you do not need a reservation for any additional parks that day), and you must be scanned into that first park before you’re able to Hop. Park Hop ’til we drop! Some of the theme parks, specifically Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, are open considerably later in the evening next week than what we’ve seen in recent weeks. Keep in mind that the end of next week will be heading into a holiday weekend, with Valentine’s Day on February 14th and President’s Day on February 15th, so expect to see some crowds! Disney has historically extended park hours on days where higher crowds are anticipated, especially on weekends and holidays. Click here to check out the special Valentine’s Day treats arriving in Disney Parks around the globe! Current Disney Park Pass Reservation Availability the Week of February 7th Let’s take a look now at the current Disney Park Pass Reservation availability for next week! As you’ll see, we’re heading towards that holiday weekend — if your Disney World travels are towards the end of next week, you’ll want to make sure you grab those Park Pass Reservations ASAP. Disney Resort Guests Disney Resort Guests currently have full availability at all four theme parks from Sunday, February 7th through Friday, February 12th. Disney Resort Guest Park Pass Reservation availability for February 7th as of February 4th © Disney On Saturday, February 13th, Disney Resort Guests can currently book a Park Pass Reservation at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Disney Resort Guest Park Pass Reservation availability for February 13th as of February 4th © Disney Theme Park Ticket Guests As we have come to anticipate, Theme Park Ticket Guests have very similar Park Pass Reservation availability as Disney Resort Guests. Currently, Theme Park Ticket Guests also have full availability at each theme park from Sunday, February 7th through Friday, February 12th. Theme Park Ticket Guest Park Pass Reservation availability for February 7th as of February 4th © Disney Just like Disney Resort Guests, Theme Park Ticket Guests can book a Park Pass Reservation at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Saturday, February 13th. Theme Park Ticket Guest Park Pass Reservation availability for February 13th as of February 4th © Disney Annual Passholders Annual Passholders currently have a similar pattern as Disney Resort Guests and Theme Park Ticket Guests, but with slightly less availability. As of this writing, Annual Passholders can book a Park Pass Reservation at any of the four theme parks from Sunday, February 7th through Friday, February 12th. Annual Passholder Park Pass Reservation availability for February 7th as of February 4th © Disney However, on Saturday, February 13th, Annual Passholders cannot book a Park Pass Reservation at any theme park as of this writing. Annual Passholder Park Pass Reservation availability for February 13th as of February 4th © Disney If you look ahead on the Annual Passholder calendar, you’ll notice that the rest of the long holiday weekend has very limited availability. We’ll keep a close eye on this as the holiday approaches and we’ll let you know if Disney replenishes their Park Pass availability! 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 heading to Disney World next week? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Park Hours and Park Pass Availability For the Week of February 7th first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney World Park Hours and Park Pass Availability For the Week of December 20th Disney World Park Hours and Park Pass Availability For the Week of January 17th Disney World Park Hours and Park Pass Availability For the Week of January 24th View the full article

Well, well, well… a famous Sprinkles cupcake is coming back once again for a very limited run. Fortunately, that “limited run” just so happens to take place over this Super Bowl Weekend! Sprinkles in Disney Springs The returning Black Velvet Cupcake will sport a special twist. You can CHOOSE which team to rep on your cupcakes for the Big Game! As @sprinkescupcakes shares on Instagram, the Black Velvet Cupcake will be available for local pickup and delivery on February 6th and 7th. Black Velvet Cupcake ©Sprinkles And YOU get to choose either Team Bucs or Team Chiefs for this two-day-only exclusive! Since we’re ALWAYS Team Cupcake over here, this sounds like a pretty great way to add some Sprinkles to your Super Bowl celebration. Valentine’s Red Velvet Cupcake Interested cupcake and football fans can visit the Sprinkles website to begin placing an order, where you’ll find the Black Velvet Tampa Bay and the Black Velvet Kansas City up for grabs alongside options like the Cookie Cupcake, the Valentine’s Red Velvet Cupcake, and MUCH more! Check out our review of the Valentine’s Red Velvet Cupcake here! So… who are you (AND your Black Velvet Cupcake) rooting for this weekend? 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 tried the Black Velvet Cupcake? Please let us know with a comment! The post A Popular Sprinkles Cupcake Is Getting a Super Bowl Twist in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review: Salted Oatmeal Cornflake Cookie, Brownie, and Cap’n Crunch Ice Cream Sandwich at Sprinkles in Disney Springs What’s New at Disney Springs! NEW Menus, Ball Gowns, and Spooky Merch! TODAY ONLY! Two of Our FAVE Cupcakes Return to Sprinkles at Disney World and Disneyland! View the full article

Howdy, folks! We’ve got some great news. Tom Sawyer Island Tom Sawyer Island has been closed for quite some time while Rivers of America was drained. As construction took place, the trails, mines, and picnic benches remained empty. But a few days ago, we spotted rafts being tested on a refilled Rivers of America — and now, the island is back open for business! Both Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Belle Riverboat reopened today, marking the end of a lengthy refurbishment around Rivers of America. Of course, we had to go visit for ourselves! Tom Sawyer Island Reopening There was a line to board the rafts to Tom Sawyer Island, but social distancing markers were in place to keep guests 6 feet apart. Tom Sawyer Island Reopening As rafts left the dock, everyone on board also seemed to be spaced out. Tom Sawyer Island Reopening Then, we were on our way! Tom Sawyer Island Reopening Once on Tom Sawyer Island, a sign welcomed us. It promises dark caves, mystery mines, and shaky bridges, so let’s go explore! Tom Sawyer Island Reopening Our first stop was Harper’s Mill, which got a red paint job as part of the refurbishment. Tom Sawyer Island Reopening Then, we headed over to Aunt Polly’s. The quick service window, which is open seasonally and serves BBQ sandwich biscuits, pretzel sticks, and root beer floats, is currently closed. Tom Sawyer Island Reopening However, there are vending machines that sell Coke, Sprite, and bottled water. Each drink is $4.50, and the machines only take cash or coins. Tom Sawyer Island Reopening Our next stop was the barrel bridge, which was also closed. Tom Sawyer Island Reopening Both the entrance and exit were blocked off. Tom Sawyer Island Reopening As we passed the suspension bridge, we noticed that it was closed, too! Tom Sawyer Island Reopening The Scavenger Fort is closed as well! This is a playground and a high touchpoint area, so it makes sense that it’s currently unavailable. Tom Sawyer Island Reopening We decided to try our luck with some of the caves instead. Tom Sawyer Island Reopening These are open! As always, they’re a little dark and disorienting, but LOTS of fun. Tom Sawyer Island Reopening Next, we stopped by the windmill, which had gotten some sprucing up during the refurbishment. It looked as good as new! Tom Sawyer Island Reopening On our way out, we noticed that some of the railing on the island has a covering over it. We’re not too sure why it’s there, but we’ll keep an eye on it! Tom Sawyer Island Reopening That wraps up our tour of Tom Sawyer Island! We’re glad to see the end of this closure (and are hoping the PeopleMover will take a hint!). As this refurbishment ends, two more Magic Kingdom attractions will temporarily close, so construction in the park will trek on. Check Out More Magic Kingdom Construction Plans 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 about Tom Sawyer Island’s reopening? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Visit Disney's Reopened Tom Sawyer Island With Us first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: The Liberty Belle Riverboat Is BACK in Magic Kingdom PHOTOS and VIDEO: The Liberty Belle Riverboat Has Reopened in Magic Kingdom! PHOTOS and VIDEO! The Complicated Way the Liberty Belle Riverboat Is Moved in Magic Kingdom 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. Aaaaand we’re back! Cinderella Castle It’s time for yet another weekly merchandise update where we share all the Disney products that arrived online in the past few days! We’ve seen plenty of new items pop up in Disney World and Disneyland Resort this week, but what came up online? Let’s find out! Collectible Keys In the continuation of a long line of Up-themed merchandise, the Up Collectible Key dropped on shopDisney this week! ©shopDisney The key is $12.99 and features a balloon pattern on the ‘D’ and Carl’s house on the handle. You’ll also spot Pixar pals — the Luxo Ball and Luxo Jr., the lamp! Click Here to Order the ‘Up’ Collectible Key! Landing online with the Up key is the Love Series Mystery Key Pack. In honor of Valentine’s Day, these keys showcase a variety of Disney couples, and you don’t know who you’re going to get! Love Series Mystery Collectible Key ©Disney Among the couples, you’ll find Lady and Tramp, Simba and Nala, Bambi and Faline, and several others. You can order this mystery box for $12.99. Pick Up the Mystery Key Pack Here! nuiMOs Accessories Several outfits from the Everyday Cosplay series for Disney’s nuiMOs arrived online this week, and the first was this Ahsoka Tano Outfit! Star Wars fans can dress up their tiny posable plush figures in this getup for $17.99. ©shopDisney In addition to the Ahsoka ‘fit, we saw several other characters represented, like Cinderella, Rapunzel, and even Sheriff Woody! Woody nuiMOs Cosplay Set There’s so much tiny (and overpriced) clothing to check out, and there’s more coming in the future! Check Out More nuiMOs Outfits Here! Mickey/Minnie Ears We’ve been fawning over Disney’s newest pair of designer ears, the Up Designer Ears, ever since they were first announced. We’ve seen them in the parks, but this week they landed online! ‘Up’ Designer Ears The $48 ear hat sold out rather quickly, which we definitely expected — who wouldn’t want these heart-warming ears?! See the Up Designer Ears Online HERE! And if you missed the cutoff for the designer ears, then check out this pair from BoxLunch. The Minnie Mouse Ice Cream Cone Ears are making us seriously crave a cold cone, even though it’s the middle of winter! ©BoxLunch They’re covered in a fluffy blue material to mimic the ice cream, with a waffle cone background, and a sparkly red bow. We’re very curious to see what these look like in-person, and you can find out for $18.67 (they’re currently on sale). Shop the Ice Cream Ears Here! And speaking of sweet treats on Minnie ears, the Minnie Mouse Donut Ear Headband made its way to shopDisney this week! Donut Ears! Like most Minnie ears, this pair is $29.99 and you can currently find them in the parks as well. Purchase the Minnie Donut Ears Here! Face Masks Not one, but two new Winnie the Pooh face masks arrived online this week! The Winnie The Pooh Oh Bother Face Mask features Pooh bear himself, laying down with the words “Oh Bother!” above him. Winnie The Pooh Oh Bother Face Mask ©Hot Topic You can also snag the Pooh and Piglet Hearts Face Mask in time for Valentine’s Day! Both of these are $14.90. Check Out the Winnie the Pooh Face Masks Here! In addition to the Winnie the Pooh masks, you can find two new limited-edition Mickey Mouse Face Masks online! ©shopDisney This pair of Valentine’s-themed masks is on shopDisney for $11.99. They’re a limited release and available for pre-order, so reserve yours today! Get the Mickey Face Masks Here! Baby Yoda Streetwear A whole new line of apparel inspired by Grogu from The Mandalorian was released this week, and there are some seriously cool pieces. There’s a belt bag for $39.99, a backpack for $49.99, and a beanie for $19.99. Baby Yoda Streetwear Collection There’s also a pair of leggings, a pullover, and a zip-up hoodie. To see the full collection, click below and check out the photos! See Photos of the New Collection Here! Funky Funko POPs A new collection of Disney Funko POPs arrived this week, and they have some FUNKY patterns! For instance, check out this Firefighter Mickey Vinyl Figure for $19.87. He’s literally flaming! ©Walmart There’s also the Conductor Mickey figurine, and he’s simply musical! ©Walmart There are several other designs in this collection, so we encourage you to check out the rest if you’re a Funko fan! See More of the Patterned Funko POPs Here! Disney Jewelry In honor of Valentine’s Day, RockLove released a few new pieces of Disney-inspired jewelry. The group of items features characters from The Nightmare Before Christmas and Wall-E, so if those are your favorite movies, you should definitely check these pieces out! RockLove Eve and Wall-E Necklaces ©RockLove How sweet are these Wall-E and Eve necklaces for you and your boo? You can find the new items wherever RockLove jewelry is sold. See All the New RockLove Jewelry Here! Get Into Gear Pastel Collection We’ve previously spotted this pastel merchandise in person, but now it’s online for all to shop! Some of our favorite items include this Pastel Colorblock Pullover for $59.99… Disney World Pastel Hoodie …as well as the matching Pastel Tie-Dye Sweatpants for $44.99. Disneyland Tie-Dye Sweatpants We’re definitely getting Easter and spring vibes from this collection, and if you’re loving it as much as we do, then make sure to check out the rest of the products! See More Pastel Products Here! Disney Bags It wouldn’t be a merchandise update without some new Disney bags! A few new Loungefly bags celebrating classic Disney films arrived online this week, including styles for Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid, and Peter Pan. ©Hot Topic Besides the Loungefly bags, we also got a new selection of Dooney & Bourke items in the parks and on shopDisney. These bags are made to match EPCOT’s Italy Pavilion and come in a tote, a crossbody, or a satchel. Italy Pavilion Dooney & Bourke You can also find the pattern on a MagicBand for $58. Click Here to See the Whole Collection! Festival MagicBands Two new limited-edition Festival of the Arts MagicBands are now available for online shopping! The Figment Annual Passholder MagicBand has our favorite purple dragon and a bold color scheme to celebrate the festival’s 5th Anniversary. You can get this one for $34.99. Passholder Festival of the Arts MagicBand There’s also the Mickey Mouse & Friends MagicBand, which shows Mickey painting a picture of Figment! It also has the anniversary logo and is also $34.99. ©shopDisney Each of these bands is a limited edition of 2000. To see more photos of the MagicBands, check out our post below. Click Here to Look at More Photos of These MagicBands! ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Merchandise We’re getting hyped for Disney’s upcoming film, Raya and the Last Dragon, and so, it seems, is Disney! There’s apparel, like this Raya and the Last Dragon T-Shirt for Girls for $18.99… ©Disney …or you can shop for toys, like this Raya and the Last Dragon Deluxe Figure Play Set. Pick it up today for $26.99. ©Disney Also in the collection were items like pins, luggage, and mugs, so make sure to check it all out! Shop the ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Items Here! A New Book Now available for pre-order is a new book that celebrates the history behind the Walt Disney World Resort — Walt Disney World: A Portrait of the First Half-Century. ©D23 The book will officially release on September 28th of this year and will feature unseen Disney concept art and photographs. It will celebrate the first 50 years of Walt Disney World as the company looks forward to the future! Click Here to Learn More About This Book! Haunted Mansion Water Globe If you’re looking for some spooky new home decor, then you need to see this Haunted Mansion Water Globe! ©Disney It has Madame Leota in the globe, the hitchhiking ghosts on one side, and the caretaker and his dog on the other. You can snag it on shopDisney for $54.99! Order the Haunted Mansion Water Globe Here! The Aristocats Spa Day Products Planning a relaxing evening? Then you need to get these The Aristocats spa-themed products! Dropped online this week were a variety of items, including bath milk, body cream, and lip balm. ©BoxLunch You can then store your new beauty products in the Floral Cosmetic Bag Set for $22.42. Check Out All of These Products by Clicking Here! Scrunchies We noticed several new sets of Disney scrunchies online this week, including this Disney Pixar Alien Remix Scrunchy Set for $8.17. ©BoxLunch There’s also a Tangled Floral Scrunchy Set and a Disney Princess Chiffon Scrunchy Set, as well as several others. Scrunchies are BACK and you can now rock them the Disney way! Shop All the New Scrunchy Sets HERE! Wishables New “it’s a small world” Wishables arrived online. You can snag the Kangaroo and Joey plush or you can pick up the “its a small world” mystery Wishable pack. “it’s a small world” Wishables Both packs are $9.99 and you’ll find them online and in the parks. We wonder what Wishables Disney will come out with next! See All the Wishables in This Series HERE! Disney Princess Items If your little ones love to dress up as their favorite princess, then we’ve got just the thing! New Disney princess merchandise arrived in the parks and on shopDisney this week. There are some super cute Disney Princess Overall Shorts for Girls and a cozy Disney Princess Hoodie for girls. Princess Kids Collection We also spotted some iridescent sandals and a Princess Spirit Jersey for Kids! Check Out the Full Line of Princess Merch by Clicking Here! Valentine’s Day Clothing And as we gear up to celebrate the day of love, we found some new Disney couple-themed clothing! There’s a Lady and The Tramp Valentine’s T-Shirt and matching Valentine’s Lady & Tramp Knee Patch Jeggings. ©Hot Topic But if you’d prefer the OG Disney couple, then you can pick up the Valentine’s Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse Tie-Dye Girls Hoodie and the Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Kiss High-Waisted Jeggings. The jeggings and hoodie are all $34.93, while the tee is $24.99. See All the Disney Couples Clothing Here! That’s all the new online merchandise for this week, so come back next week for more! In the meantime, stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates on Disney parks and Disney news (and especially Disney food)! Read Here: Cinderella Castle is Having an Identity Crisis on These Disney World Starbucks Tumblers 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 purchased any of these items? Let us know in the comments! The post Shoppers...You've Been WARNED. Here's ALL the Disney Stuff Released Online This Week. first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Every day, we see a TON of new Disney merchandise! Kitchenware And we’ve seen a lot of very cool Disney kitchenware recently, including towels, wine glasses, aprons, and more! But now we’ve found a piece of kitchenware that has us totally perplexed! We saw this very cool item in the Kitchen Section at the Emporium at Magic Kingdom. It has the old version of Cinderella Castle and Main Street, U.S.A. on it! Cute, right? Cinderella Castle thing We picked it up to see if we could figure out what it’s for. Is it a napkin holder? But we can’t imagine it would be very effective — the sides are too short to hold napkins up. Kitchen thingie So…not a napkin holder. We experimented with a few things and discovered it made a great sponge holder. We mean, look at how good the Monorail Sponge fits in there! Sponge holder? But that’s probably not what it’s for either. We also thought maybe it was for butter, but then we read the warning on the side that says “Caution: not for food use. May poison food.” Poisonous? Okay, so it’s DEFINITELY not a butter dish. Maybe it’s some contraption devised by the Evil Queen? Who knows? But when a Cast Member rang it up for us, it came up as a “Trinket Tray.” But that still leaves us confused because it doesn’t look like a trinket tray. And is that really a kitchen item? So we’re sticking with our sponge holder theory, for now. Sponge holder! So this potentially poisonous thing still has us completely confused, but if you have any guesses as to what this thing is for, please let us know! Even though we have no clue what it’s for we still bought it (guilty as charged) because we just love the Main Street and Cinderella Castle artwork. It’s available now for $17.99 at the Emporium. Do you have any idea of the purpose of this thing? If you know, PLEASE tell us so we can use it properly! Thanks in advance for the help, friends! Retro Crocs and ‘Tangled’ Loungeflys?! You Gotta See All the Disney Stuff Released Online This 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. Do you know what this thing is? If so, leave us a comment! The post We Have NO Idea What This Piece of Disney Merch Is For...But We Bought It! 🙃 first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: There’s a BRAND NEW ‘Hocus Pocus’ Spirit Jersey and Coffee Mug in Disney World! 5 NEW Retro-Lookin’ Sweatshirts Just Arrived in Disney World! Get COMFY Like the Disney Princesses With This Doll Set in Disney World! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We sure do love Loungefly bags! Cinderella Castle And quite a few of them have released online recently! We’ve seen bags inspired by Tangled, Peter Pan, and more. But if you were eyeing some park-exclusive Disney bags, you may be in luck! We found 2 new Loungeflys online today that we’ve previously only seen in the parks. First up is this Coco Loungefly. We’ve seen some other Coco designs online, but now this one is seizing its moment and joining the bunch! It features Miguel, Ernesto, and Hector surrounded by guitars, ‘Dia de los Muertos’ art, and embroidered floral filigree. We love the pop of bright blue! Coco Loungefly The inside of the bag has a similar pattern, mirroring that guitar and ‘Dia de los Muertos’ art. Coco Loungefly This bag costs $90! Click Here to Buy the Coco Loungefly! Also new online — but not-so-new in the parks — is the Disney Park Glow Loungefly! This faux leather bag features neon outlines of classic icons like Big Thunder Mountain, Madame Leota, pineapple swirl, and the monorail. Pineapple swirl on a backpack? YES please! Neon Park Loungefly The interior fabric lining has Mickey heads and stars. The bright colors match the neon on the exterior. Disney Park Glow Loungefly This one costs $75. We’ve seen it sell out in the parks a few times, so we’re glad it’s online now! You should note that this bag does not in fact glow in the dark — the “glow” title references the neon colors on the pattern. Click Here to Buy the Disney Park Glow Loungefly! We love that those who don’t live near the parks can now get their hands on these bags! We’ll be sure to keep you posted with more Disney updates, so stay tuned to DFB! Have You Seen These Other New Loungeflys Yet? 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 2 Loungeflys is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post 2 Loungeflys from the Disney Parks Are Now Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Can We Eat This Disney Bag?! Asking for a Friend. Yes, You CAN Dress Up Your Disney nuiMOs for Valentine’s Day NEW Limited Edition ‘101 Dalmatians’ Pins Spotted Online! View the full article

The pandemic has impacted a wide variety of industries, including the food service industry. Disney Springs At Disney World alone, many restaurants closed and have yet to reopen, and many Cast Members from a variety of locations and areas have been let go. Are Disney World restaurants really just firing everyone? We’ve already shared with you that things are much more complicated than you think. But now, specific and direct relief for restaurants might be on the way in the form of a new bill introduced in Congress. According to The Hill, The Real Economic Support That Acknowledges Unique Restaurant Assistance Needed to Survive (RESTAURANTS) Act has been reintroduced in the U.S. Congress today. This bill is built off of legislation that was originally introduced last Congress. But, it differs slightly from the 2020 legislation with respect to some of its terms. Restaurants in Downtown Disney Overall, through, the bill is aimed at providing $120 billion in funds to support independent restaurants and small franchisees that have been devastated from the pandemic. Restaurant owners would be able to apply for grants under this bill of up to $10 million to cover expenses as far back as February 15th, 2020. They could use it for payroll, benefits, mortgage, rent, utilities, maintenance, personal protective equipment, and other essential expenses. D-Luxe Cast Member Based on a recent Senate vote on an amendment directing Congress to dedicate support for restaurants, it appears there is strong bipartisan support to aid the restaurant industry during this time. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) reintroduced the RESTAURANTS ACT of 2021 along with another Senator and other representatives, of both the Democratic and Republican parties. Wicker noted “Without additional targeted relief, many restaurants, especially small and independent establishments, may not survive the year because of state indoor dining restrictions. The RESTAURANTS Act would provide support to help these small businesses adapt their operations and keep their employees on the payroll as our nation works to finish the fight against COVID-19.” Cast Members | 2018 In response to the introduction of this bill, the National Restaurant Association has issued a statement. The statement was issued by Sean Kennedy, executive vice president of Public Affairs for the Association. Kennedy notes that the RESTAURANTS Act of 2021 is a “light at the end of a long, dark winter for independent, chain, and franchise restaurants that have been most impacted by the pandemic.” Restaurantosaurus Seating Kennedy shared that restaurants were the first industry to be shut down by states and that the restaurant industry finished last year with 2.5 million fewer jobs. But, Kennedy notes that these grants put even the hardest-hit restaurants on the road toward survival. Kennedy said that the bill introduced today “finally reflects the unified view that all small restaurants should have access to relief—regardless of whether they are an independent or a franchise of a regional chain.” He also said that they appreciate the strong bipartisan leadership in Congress behind the creation of this bill. Kennedy said that the foodservice industry is the U.S.’s “second-largest private sector employer and has an economic impact of more than $2.5 trillion dollars annually.” But, Kennedy notes that members of the industry need the help from this bill to become that economic engine once more. Restaurants at Downtown Disney The bill has only been introduced at this point, but not yet passed. Kennedy’s statement notes, however, that they look forward to working with Congress to ensure the support needed to pass the bill. We’ll keep an eye out for more key updates. Are Disney World restaurants just firing everyone? See more info here. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Is Restaurant Relief on the Way? Here's What We Know. first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Over 20 Restaurants Set to Temporarily Close at Tokyo Disney Resort NEW DFB Video — The Latest Disney News: Rise of the Resistance, NEW Hotels and Restaurants, and MORE! The Disney Store is OFFICIALLY Open at Target! View the full article

It’s almost Super Bowl weekend! Cinderella Castle One of Disney’s annual traditions is its Super Bowl parade down Main Street, U.S.A. But since Disney is limiting crowds due to the ongoing pandemic, we’ve been waiting to hear whether this time-honored tradition will take place this year. Now, we finally have an answer. Disney announced today that there will not be a Super Bowl parade this year. This aligns with its suspension of other parades throughout the parks. Super Bowl Celebration 2020 However, you can still celebrate the big day with Disney! The iconic “I’m Going to Disney World!” commercial will still air Sunday night, featuring the Super Bowl star player. You can watch it on major TV networks as well as social media. Of course, we still don’t know who the star of this year’s commercial will be…so be sure to watch for the reveal! Super Bowl Celebration 2020 Disney hopes to bring back other Super Bowl traditions next year — including that parade! In the meantime, Disney Springs is hosting some Super Bowl celebrations this weekend: STK will have some Super Bowl specials, while House of Blues is hosting a watch “party” in the Courtyard. Super Bowl Celebration 2020 As always, stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates. We’ll always bring you the latest! Click Here for a Magic Kingdom Construction Update! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you tuning in to the Super Bowl this year? Let us know in the comments. The post BREAKING: Super Bowl Parade Will NOT Take Place at Disney World This Year first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Take a Look at How The Super Bowl Celebration Went Down in Disney World TODAY! House of Blues Is Hosting a Super Bowl Celebration in Disney World EMERGENCY! 2319 Cone Lands at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies! View the full article

Some changes have been made to a longstanding Disney World offering! Riviera Resort Key to the World Cards have been a Disney guest’s ticket to Disney World (their room, their park tickets, and more!) for years. They became a little less common with MagicBands, but now that complimentary MagicBands are no longer available, more guests might be using these cards once more. Now, they have a new look too! We spoke to a Cast Member at the front desk of our Disney World resort hotel today and they showed us that the Key to the World Cards have NEW designs featuring your favorite Disney characters! Key to the World Cards These designs look VERY different from the old design of the Key to the World Cards. They’re a whole lot more colorful, that’s for sure. Grand Floridian Front Desk Daisy, Pluto, Donald, Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy are each their own design. According to the Cast Member we spoke to, you cannot request a card or swap. What you get is what you get! Check-In As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates from Disney World! Click here to learn more about the discontinuation of MagicBands! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the new designs? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTO: Disney World's "Key to the World" Cards Get a New Look as FREE MagicBands End first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: So, Disney…What’s Up With the New Virtual Chat Feature in Disney World? Reminder About the Discontinuation of Free MagicBands Sent to Disney World Hotel Guests NEW Disney Basketball MagicBands Are Available for Pre-Order! View the full article

In Magic Kingdom’s Liberty Square, we’re welcoming back a classic attraction! The Liberty Belle We said goodbye to the Liberty Belle Riverboat last fall while Rivers of America was drained. The refurbishment process took a few months, but yesterday we spotted our beloved boat back on the water preparing for her big reopening day. And that big reopening day is TODAY! The Liberty Belle is taking passengers once again for a relaxing cruise around Tom Sawyer Island. You HAVE to see how they got this thing back on the water. The Liberty Belle Plus, Rivers of America is completely refilled and looking good as new. The Liberty Belle Guest can now join a socially distanced line at the station in Liberty Square to hop on board a steam-powered cruise around the Rivers of America. The Liberty Belle station All aboard! The Liberty Belle Who’s ready for a cruise? Tom Sawyer Island also reopened today, right next door! But refurbishments are far from over in Magic Kingdom. Disney just announced that the Mad Tea Party and the Swiss Family Treehouse will both be closing temporarily, and the PeopleMover has been down for almost a YEAR (as in, way too long). So while we say hello to Rivers of America, we’re not saying goodbye to construction just yet! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! Check Out These Disney Ride Refurbishments Happening 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. Are you going to ride the Liberty Belle Riverboat now that it reopened? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS and VIDEO: The Liberty Belle Riverboat Has Reopened in Magic Kingdom! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: The Liberty Belle Riverboat Is BACK in Magic Kingdom PHOTOS and VIDEO! The Complicated Way the Liberty Belle Riverboat Is Moved in Magic Kingdom PHOTOS: Rafts Being Tested on Tom Sawyer Island in Disney World View the full article

Headed to Disney World next week? Animal Kingdom If you are, we want to make sure your wonderful Disney vacation is as easy as it can be. So, let’s take a look at the weather update to make sure you’ve got the right stuff packed to stay comfy while you have fun! Weather Forecast According to The Weather Channel, is going to be a whole lot warmer and a whole lot rainier than in recent weeks! Last week was a bit of a whirlwind, so at least we’ll be getting a little bit more consistency! Take a look! February 8th Monday, February 8th will kick off the week with pretty comfy temperatures. That day is going to max out at a 75-degree high and we’ll see 65 degrees at night. Wow! That’s one of the higher lows we’ve seen in a few weeks. ©The Weather Channel But we’ll probably see some showers and scattered storms. It’s Florida! With a warm front comes RAIN. February 9th The next day, February 9th, brings us even WARMER temps hitting 80 degrees during the day and keeping that low of 65 degrees. ©The Weather Channel We’ll see a mix of clouds, sun, and storms this day so definitely have that poncho or raincoat on hand. February 10th On Wednesday, February 10th, we’re going to see temps jump back down a little bit but stay pretty warm. Keep an eye on that low as it drops into the high 50s! ©The Weather Channel This day should be relatively nice with slightly lower winds and a cooler night. Be warned of isolated thunderstorms! February 11th For Thursday, February 11th, we’re seeing a pretty mellow day in the high-70s and a moderate evening in the low 60s. ©The Weather Channel Yup, you can bet that chance of rain continues. These likely won’t be all-day rain events, but you might find yourself caught off guard with a shower or two each day. February 12th The week continues in about the same place with a higher chance of rain on February 12th. ©The Weather Channel There are showers in the forecast in the evening that might be a little harder to miss than the scattered storms. February 13th Saturday, February 13th brings us a bit of a drop in temperatures in the day and night. This is the day we’ll be seeing some rain so make sure you break out that poncho or rain jacket. ©The Weather Channel Here, we’re looking at a 64-degree high and a 48-degree low. Those temps will feel extra chilly with the rain! February 14th And we’ll wrap up our week on February 14th with probably our driest day and a 64-degree high and a 49-degree low. ©The Weather Channel That chance of rain is still around, but we might get away without seeing any on Sunday! 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 60s 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 We’re inclined to think that these forecasts are accurate since Florida does have a bit of a rainy habit, but predictions can change! Keep checking back as you get closer to 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! Get ready for rain! This is the first week in a while that there are lots of storms in the forecast so you very well could find yourself in a bit of a wet week. Bring a rain jacket or poncho 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! Character Rain Gear Plus, storms tend to come in the afternoon and Disney will close some outdoor attractions if there’s lightning. If you’ve got a must ride with outdoor portions (especially if they’re high up!), you’ll want to ride earlier in the day. Think: Splash Mountain, Expedition Everest, Test Track, etc. Layer, baby, layer! These temperatures are DEFINITELY looking more hospitable than last week, but it’s still a good idea to make sure you’ve got layers for those cooler nights. Especially with the rain, it might surprise you how cold 60 degrees can feel! Arendelle Aqua Winter Scarf Plus, later in the week, you’re looking at 60-degree 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! We hope you have a fantastic Disney trip and we’ll check in again next week! 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 It'll Be Warm and STORMY in Disney World 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

With Sunday’s big game kicking off just down the road, Disney, like many others, is gearing up for the excitement of Super Bowl weekend. Although Walt Disney World won’t host the annual Super Bowl parade down Main Street U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom Park this year, Disney will continue the time-honored tradition of featuring the Super Bowl star player in the iconic “I’m Going to Disney World!” commercial on Sunday night.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/gJ2oeJdmC1Q View the full article

Disney World is currently under limited operations due to the new health and safety regulations. Port Orleans Riverside Many restaurants, resorts, and attractions have been reopening in the last several months. However, a few will remain closed for the time being. Some are closed for scheduled refurbishments while others have been unavailable since the theme parks closed back in March. We’ve been keeping tabs on closures throughout the year. So, to help you plan, we’ve listed every attraction and resort that will be closed for the month of February 2021! Disney World Resorts Closed Resorts Disney World Resorts have been slowly reopening in the past few months. Some are still closed and others have reopening dates coming soon! The following resorts are closed in February 2021. Animal Kingdom Lodge Animal Kingdom Villas Jambo House All-Star Sports Resort All-Star Music Resort All-Star Movies Resort Beach Club Resort Boardwalk Inn Wilderness Lodge Port Orleans Riverside and French Quarter Resorts Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Savanna Open for DVC Guests and Dining Visitors While the resorts are “closed,” many of the hotels are open for guests staying in Disney Vacation Club rooms. Some restaurants are also open for guests who would like to visit the resorts for dining. Here all the hotels that are open for DVC reservations and dining! Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village and Jambo House Boulder Ridge Villas and Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Beach Club Villas Boardwalk Villas Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows Beach Club Resort Resort Reopen Dates We have reopening dates for three of the Disney World. You’ll notice that Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is undergoing a big transformation at the moment. The monorail platform has been demolished while work is being done on the entryway. The resort is still open for dining and DVC guests. Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort — March 22 Disney’s Beach Club Resort — May 30 Disney’s Wilderness Lodge — June 6th Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort — Summer 2021 Lapu Lapu Drink at Disney’s Polynesian Resort Disney World Attractions Attractions Closed for Refurbishments Some attractions are temporarily closed with no official reopen date. A select few are closed for scheduled refurbishments as well. The rides closed for refurb are listed below with current reopening dates. These dates are subject to change. Walt Disney World Railroad — No official reopening date Kali River Rapids — April 1st, 2021 Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover — March 1st, 2021 The Hall of Presidents — No official reopening date Mad Tea Party — March 5th, 2021 Tom Sawyer Island — February 5th, 2021 Liberty Belle Riverboat — February 5th, 2021 PeopleMover Magic Kingdom Attractions with No Scheduled Reopen Dates The remaining attractions are closed for various health and safety reasons. The splash zones and play areas are high-touch areas and have been closed for safety. And other shows and attractions are closed while the park operates under limited operations. Magic Kingdom has the following attractions closed in February. Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station Enchanted Tales with Belle Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade Main Street Vehicles Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor A Pirate’s Adventure — Treasures of the Seven Seas Laugh Floor, 2019 EPCOT Attractions with No Scheduled Reopen Dates Most of the unavailable attractions in EPCOT are located at The Seas with Nemo and Friends building. Some are highly interactive so they have been closed temporarily for safety. Turtle Talk with Crush Advanced Training Lab Bruce’s Shark World Project Tomorrow: Inventing the Wonders of the Future Turtle Talk with Crush Additionally, in February the Rose & Crown Dining Room at the United Kingdom pavilion in EPCOT is set to temporarily close for refurbishment beginning on February 15th through early spring. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Attractions with No Scheduled Reopen Dates Many of the shows in Hollywood Studios are closed temporarily and Star Wars: Launch Bay is being used as a Relaxation Station. Star Wars: Launch Bay Voyage of the Little Mermaid Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage Fantasmic! Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage Disney’s Animal Kingdom Attractions with No Scheduled Reopen Dates It was recently announced that the Festival of the Lion King will reopen with a newly modified show this summer. Finding Nemo: the Musical and a play area will remain closed at this time. Boneyard Play Area Finding Nemo: the Musical The Boneyard Water Park Closures Blizzard Beach is closed this month but will reopen on March 7th, 2021. The water park will be operating under new health regulations. Typhoon Lagoon does not have an opening date right now. Blizzard Beach, 2019 These are all of the known closures for Disney World. All of the reopening dates for attractions and resorts are highly subject to change. We’ve seen several of the dates change in the past few months. We suggest keeping up with DFB and Disney World’s online refurbishment calendar to stay updated! 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 heading to Disney World soon? Let us know in the comments below! The post ALL the Rides and Hotels That Are CLOSED in February in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: ALL the Disney World Hotels and Rides That Are CLOSED in January Here Are the Disney World Hotels and Attractions that Are Closed in November 2020 When Disney World Reopens THESE Are at the Top of Our Must-Do List View the full article

Oh Corkcicles, how we love you. Magic Kingdom We’ve seen quite a few Disney Corkcicles by now: Star Wars characters, Mickey Mouse, and even Wine Bar George have all been featured on designs. These stainless steel canteens are perfect for carrying around the park. They can keep that Joffrey’s from the hotel room hot, or your water nice and cold on a summer day. Basically, they keep your drinks the temperature you want. And while in Magic Kingdom today, we spotted 2 new Corkcicles in the Emporium! The Mickey and Minnie designs are so classic. Mickey and Minnie Corkcicles The Mickey Mouse Corkcicle features his red shorts with white buttons! Mickey Corkcicle On one side of the canteen is the Walt Disney World logo… Mickey Corkcicle …while the back is a solid red and black! We love how simple this Corkcicle is, but it still screams Mickey. Mickey Corkcicle Like the Mickey version, the Minnie Mouse Corkcicle is dressed in its best. It has a bow on the front… Minnie Corkcicle …and rocks the dots all around! The yellow base looks just like Minnie’s shoes. Minnie Corkcicle Like the Mickey Corkcicle, this one has the Walt Disney World logo on one side and the Corkcicle logo on the other. Minnie Corkcicle Both of these canteens are $39.99. We found them in the Emporium, but we’ll let you know if we spot them anywhere else in the parks! If you’re looking for a timeless Mickey or Minnie accessory, these might be for you. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates! Check Out More Mickey and Minnie Drinkware 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 about these Corkcicles? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney’s 2 New Corkcicles Are Dressed Like Mickey and Minnie! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Upgrade Your Disney Trip With These Fun Mickey and Minnie Cups Feeling Tropical?? These Disney World Palm Tree T-Shirts Give us Serious Summer Vibes! We Found 2 NEW Mugs in Disney World! View the full article

Well, consider our minds BLOWN today. Mark Twain Riverboat Magic Kingdom has had a pretty largescale refurbishment going on at the Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island, and on the Liberty Belle Riverboat. Today, these attractions are open for guests once more but it took a LOT of complicated work to get things back in order! Since the second day of Magic Kingdom being open, guests have been able to take a ride through the Rivers of America on the beautiful Liberty Square Riverboat. Recently though, this tradition was paused as the waterway was completely drained for maintenance. Drained Rivers of America Did you know that the Rivers of America haven’t been completely drained since 1996? Wow! So in 24 years, that riverbed has never looked like it did for the past few months! Rivers of America The work was primarily to replace the steel rail that guides the Liberty Belle Riverboat, but workers also repaired rock work and performed general maintenance for the river and island. But the really complicated part of the work was moving the riverboat OUT of the park. Rivers of America The original journey out of the park was a 2.5-mile journey that took around three hours and sailed the Liberty Belle through Bay Lake and Seven Seas Lagoon. Though the paddle motor on the boat works, she doesn’t have any steering. So, to guide the boat, Cast Members had to tow the boat by hand from the river banks. ©Disney And this process was SERIOUSLY complicated. It was all done in the middle of the night so as not to interrupt ferry routes and involved discharging part of the monorail track so that the boat could safely sail under. ©Disney Returning the Liberty Belle to Magic Kingdom was even more complicated, taking three nights. A team of underwater divers was used to reconnect the riverboat to her Rivers of America track by hand. Holy moly! Who knew moving this historic vessel would be such a process? ©Disney You can watch footage from the process in this video! We’re totally blown away by this super involved work. Remember, the Liberty Belle is accepting guests in Magic Kingdom again today! As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates! Click here to learn more about the refurbishment and reopening! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this process? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS and VIDEO! The Complicated Way the Liberty Belle Riverboat Is Moved in Magic Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: The Liberty Belle Riverboat Is BACK in Magic Kingdom PHOTOS: Rafts Being Tested on Tom Sawyer Island in Disney World What’s New at Magic Kingdom: Spring Roll Cart Closed, Character Cavalcades, and More! View the full article

Dooney & Bourke spends a lot of time releasing new Disney bag collections! Uptown Jewelers And we’ve seen some new collections just over the past few months including an Italy collection, Valentine’s Day bags, and a Winnie the Pooh collection! But we just “spotted” a brand new collection that’s coming soon! And if you haven’t guessed it yet, this one is dedicated to 101 Dalmations! The bags are covered in PUPPIES. Dooney & Bourke 101 Dalmations Collection The collection includes a tote for $298… Dooney & Bourke 101 Dalmations Tote …a Crossbody Bag for $198… Dooney & Bourke 101 Dalmations Crossbody Bag …and a Satchel for $298. Dooney & Bourke 101 Dalmations Satchel Each bag is covered in a sweet print of dalmatian puppies being rambunctious, as well as paw prints, and a pet dish with bone. Dooney & Bourke 101 Dalmations Satchel If you’re looking to grab any one of these bags, head over to Uptown Jewelers at Magic Kingdom on February 8th. And like all of these collections, you better get there as early as you can because these pricey bags go FAST! And if we see them anywhere else, we’ll let you know! NEW Limited Edition ‘101 Dalmatians’ Pins Spotted Online! 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 own any Disney Dooney & Bourke bags? Let us know in the comments! The post A NEW 101 Dalmatians Dooney & Bourke Collection Is Coming to Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Vintage Dog and Cat Dresses Are Now Available at Disney World! What’s New at Magic Kingdom: 3 Attractions Down, Americana MagicBand and New Phone Cases! DISCOUNT Alert! Snoap Wands Are Almost Half Off in Disney World! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Summer, are you here yet!? Hollywood Scoops Do you remember those tasty-looking Ice Cream Cone Ears we showed you a few weeks ago? They sure made us hungry for a sweet treat and wishing for hot weather! If you were a fan, we’ve got good news. You can now buy a mini backpack to match! ©BoxLunch The Mickey Mouse Sundae Loungefly backpack sure gives us a sweet tooth! It has Mickey ears and even a Mickey Mouse-shaped cherry on top. That melting chocolate sauce on cotton candy-colored ice cream looks like it would taste SO good on a hot day. Plus, all those little sprinkles are embroidered! ©Hot Topic The cotton candy color and waffle cone pattern continues onto the back of the bag. Just look at those embossed Mickey heads on the cone! The chocolate color ties into this side, too, with the adjustable straps and carrying handle. ©Hot Topic If you want to show some summery Disney style, this bag is available online for $80. Click Here to Buy the Mickey Mouse Sundae Loungefly! We’re sure loving this bright (and delicious-looking) bag! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for even more Disney news and updates! Check Out These World Showcase-Inspired Bags! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about this backpack? Let us know in the comments! The post Can We Eat This Disney Bag?! Asking for a Friend. first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Love Stitch, Hercules, and Coco?! Then Check Out These 6 NEW Disney Loungefly Prints! These Two NEW Mini Backpacks are Perfect for the Halloween Obsessed Disney Fan! Travel to Neverland or Go Under the Sea With These New Disney Loungeflys View the full article

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Can you believe we’re already a full month into 2021? EPCOT We’re taking a look back at January in Disney World. This was a newsy month and frankly, there were a lot of things we just didn’t see coming! Here are the five most unexpected things that happened in Disney World last month! 1. Disney Announced the Discontinuation of Magical Express We were certainly shocked when Disney announced the discontinuation of Disney’s Magical Express a little more than a week into the new year. This offering is a shuttle that takes guests between the Orlando International Airport and Disney World and it’s going away next year. Magical Express Beginning January 1st, 2022, the Magical Express will be no more! Of course, a new Brightline train is set to connect the airport and Disney Springs with a goal of completion in the latter half of 2023. Disney World In the meantime, we spoke with Mears (the company that runs the Magical Express) and they noted that Mears will continue to offer shuttles to Disney World and the rest of the Orlando area. Here’s more about Disney’s announcement regarding Magical Express! 2. Disney Announced Early Theme Park Entry The same day, Disney announced Early Theme Park Entry for guests staying at Disney-owned resorts and other select resorts. These resort guests will be able to enter every park 30 minutes early EVERY DAY. EPCOT This is a different option than the pre-closure Extra Magic Hours (where guests could enter ONE theme park an hour early/late) that should get resort guests the perk of early entry without drawing crowds to any particular park. Animal Kingdom Disney has not yet announced when this new offering will begin, but stay tuned to DFB so you know as soon as they do! Click here for more info on Early Theme Park Entry! 3. Disney Announced the Return of Festival of the Lion King Another surprising announcement came when Disney announced the return of Festival of the Lion King, an extremely popular live stave show in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The show is expected to return THIS SUMMER! ©Disney When it comes back, the show will be “presented in a modified format to be mindful of the current environment. There will be adjustments to the show on stage and backstage, including updates to choreography to allow for appropriate physical distancing.” Festival of the Lion King This was definitely a surprise for us since live entertainment has been sorely missed since the reopening of Disney World. We’ll keep you updated as we learn more about the return of this show! Get more details on the return of Festival of the Lion King right here! 4. Disney Announced a BIG Update to The Jungle Cruise Disney announced a BIG update to the Jungle Cruise in Disney World and Disneyland that will add the Skipper as a ride character and change some cultural depictions. Concept Art ©Disney According to Imagineer Chris Beatty, the update will feature the Jungle Cruise’s “first continuous story, fantastic updated scenes, colorful new characters, and more,” while bringing us, “new adventures that stay true to the experience we know and love – more humor, wildlife and skipper heart – and also reflect and value the diversity of the world around us.” Concept Art ©Disney This one wasn’t quite as unexpected as the above announcements; with the impending retheme of Splash Mountain, we thought that Jungle Cruise could see some updates to phase out some outdated depictions. But it was still a surprise! Here’s everything you need to know about The Jungle Cruise’s NEW storyline! 5. Part of EPCOT’s France Pavilion Expansion Opened This one was a HUGE surprise. We were just having a plain old morning in EPCOT when we found out that part of the ALL-NEW France Pavilion Expansion was open! France Pavilion Expansion Mostly, we got to see some of the detailing and the new restrooms. Even though we got to see more of the upcoming quick-service/table-service spot, La Creperie de Paris, it is not open yet. Plus, we couldn’t head too far into the expansion. France Pavilion Expansion So, nope, no Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure yet. We’ll have to wait a little longer for this attraction but hopefully, it opens soon! We certainly are a few steps closer with this partial opening of the expansion AND the release of attraction merchandise. Click here to see the opened part of the France Pavilion expansion! Honorable Mention! We Got to Meet Plant Donald! And one that might not be as BIG news as some of these others but was probably the most unexpected happening of the month, we’re taking a look at Gran Fiesta Tour in EPCOT. That’s where the Donald animatronic got inexplicably replaced with a sombrero-wearing PLANT. Mr. Donald Plant Plant Donald is now gone, but Donald Donald isn’t back yet! You can check out the current sitch at Gran Fiesta Tour in our latest update! Want to see the latest update with the Tres Caballeros? Click here! These changes were pretty unexpected for us, were they for you? Who knows what next month will bring! We’ll pop back in soon to get you all the updates you need on Disney World’s wildest happenings! Click here to see if YOU should go to Disney World this year! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Did you see any of these things coming? Tell us in the comments! The post The 5 Most Unexpected Things That Happened in Disney World in January first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: OK January, ENOUGH. We’ve Had a Year’s Worth of Disney Announcements in One Month Disney World Kicked Off 2021 With a BANG Take A Deeper Look at Epcot’s Gran Fiesta Tour with THIS Disney World Ride-Through! View the full article

For nearly 50 years, guests visiting Magic Kingdom Park have embarked on a relaxing half-mile journey around the picturesque waters of the Rivers of America, sailing aboard an iconic grand streamer riverboat with stunning views of both Frontierland and Liberty Square. But after many years of helping guests make memories, the Liberty Belle riverboat recently took her own very unique journey, sailing through open water.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/7yiMrOu1j0Q View the full article

Another Disney+ release is getting closer! ©Disney Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon is on its way! We’ve seen trailers and spotted some merchandise online, and we’re getting pretty excited. We previously shared that the film will premiere in theaters and on Disney+ on March 5th…and now you can officially pre-order it! The movie follows the story of a warrior, Raya, as she tracks down the last dragon to fight evil and restore her fractured land and its people. It sounds like quite an adventure! However, at first, it’ll only be on Disney+ with Premier Access. What does that mean? You can pay $39.99 to watch Raya and the Last Dragon an unlimited amount of times on the streaming service starting March 5th. This model is pretty similar to what Disney did with the live-action Mulan, so we’re not surprised to see it back. ©Disney For those of you are itching to dig in to this adventure ASAP: you can order it early with Premier Access on the Disney+ website! Once you purchase Raya and the Last Dragon, you’ll have access to it as long as you’re a subscriber. This offer will be available from March 5th-May 4th, 2021. ©Disney Keep in mind, the movie will be free to everyone with a Disney+ subscription starting on June 4th. So if you want to watch it and don’t want to shell out that extra $39.99, just wait until then to watch! ©Disney And if you don’t have Disney+ at all, you can still watch Raya and the Last Dragon in theaters starting March 5th. We’ll be sure to keep you posted here at DFB with more Disney news, so stay tuned! Check Out This New Show Coming to 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. Are you excited to watch Raya and the Last Dragon? Let us know in the comments! The post “Raya and the Last Dragon” Now Available for Pre-Order on Disney+ first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Here’s EVERYTHING Coming to Disney+ in November! NEWS: Raya & The Last Dragon Will Premiere in Theaters and on Disney+ News: Release Date for ‘The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers’ on Disney+ Revealed! View the full article