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Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday this year, and it’s already looking like it’s going to be part of a hoppin’ weekend in Walt Disney World! STK Orlando Want to line up your plans now? Well, STK Orlando is offering several specials for the occasion… and not just on February 14th. Nope, we’re filling you in on all the Valentine’s Weekend options — from dine-in specials to Takeout for two — available from Friday, February 12th through the BIG DAY at STK! Dine-In Specials for Valentine’s Weekend Looking forward to dining in with your Valentine at STK? STK Orlando Dine-In Specials on the menu from February 12th through February 14th include a Love Potion Cocktail, a Seafood Platter for Two, a 28 oz Porterhouse Surf & Turf, and more! Valentine’s Weekend Dine-in Specials ©STK Surf, Turf, & Vine Takeout Special The Surf, Turf, & Vine Takeout special is made to serve two and will include Two 8oz Filets & Grilled Prawns paired with a bottle of select white or red wine and Chocolate Lava Marshmallow Cake for $139.00. Pre-order screenshot for Surf & Turf Special When placing your pre-order for pickup for dates from February 12th through February 14th, note that you will want to be prepared to enter your preferred meat temperatures for both filets. You will also be able select white or red wine. You can find out more on the STK website. Weekend Brunch Don’t forget… STK Orlando also serves up Weekend Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays with Advance Dining Reservations currently available from 11AM to 2:55PM. Lil’ BRGs at STK Orlando Brunch at STK features Bottomless Mimosas & Bloody Marys, STK Brunch Signature Dishes and Brunch Classics! If you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day in Walt Disney World, you’ll want to check out the FULL LIST of all the Valentine’s treats on the way… See all the Disney World Valentine’s treats for you and your sweet 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. Will you be celebrating Valentine’s Day in Disney World? Please let us know with a comment! The post Celebrate Valentine's Day All Weekend Long with Specials at STK Orlando in Disney Springs first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Celebrate Valentine’s Day For An Entire Weekend at STK Orlando in Disney Springs! NEWS: STK Orlando Joins the List of Disney Springs Locations Reopening on May 20th PHOTOS and TIPS: Our FULL Experience From Reopening Day at Disney Springs View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re back with more updates on what’s new at Animal Kingdom! Tree of Life We found a returning snack (or two), a new Dooney & Bourke Collection, and more that may pique your interest! Or, maybe you just want to see what Animal Kingdom has been up to recently. Either way, here’s what we found crawling around Animal Kingdom this week! Animal Kingdom Food Update Zuri’s Sweet Shop Zuri’s Sweet Shop is a great Animal Kingdom spot to get your sugar fix. When we swung by, we saw that Strawberry has returned to the boozy collection of Frozen Glaciers available for an afternoon pick-me-up! Boozy Strawberry Frozen Glacier at Zuri’s For $13, you can choose between a Lemonade or Strawberry Frozen Glacier with your choice of vodka, rum, whiskey, or tequila. Harambe Fruit Market There was also a pretty ~sweet~ development over at Harambe Fruit Market. You can now find order a Churro (with chocolate sauce) from the market for $6.19. Churros at Harambe Fruit Market It’s carbs — totally healthy!! Animal Kingdom Construction Update Pandora — The World of Avatar Over at Pandora — The World of Avatar, a few barriers have popped up as the ground gets a glow up (literally!). If you’ve ever been through the Valley of Mo’ara in the dark, you’ll know that the ground comes to life from the bioluminescent flora of Pandora. Painting in Pandora This week, areas of the pathways were sectioned off to let recent powdered “paint” settle into the ground. Even looking over the barrier we noticed that the colors were popping a lot more with a fresh coat of paint! Read MORE About Pandora’s Glow Up Animal Kingdom Merchandise Update Riverside Depot Over at Riverside Depot, we noticed that the new Italy Dooney and Bourke Collection had made it’s way over to Animal Kingdom! The print isn’t brand new (we saw the print on the limited edition MagicBand some time ago) but the bags sure are! Italy Pavilion Dooney and Bourke The design is PACKED with detail — there’s Minnie riding a Vespa, gelato, tiramisu, the Colosseum and more Italian icons! You can find the tote for $268, the satchel for $198, and the handbag for $298. Click here to read more about the new Dooney & Bourke Collection at Disney World! And, on our walk around the shop, we spotted a new-to-us Rapunzel Tower Necklace. The necklace is from the Disney Parks Collection and has a charm of the tower with a message to inspire even the most home-bodied people to leave their tower! Rapunzel Necklace The charm says “The Path to your Destiny Lies within the Magic of your Heart.” Rapunzel Necklace This charm necklace is available for $19.99 Check out the ‘Tangled’ Castle Collection Online HERE! And that’s all for Animal Kingdom this week! As always, we’ll be back with more updates from the Disney Parks real soon! Check out what’s new at Disney Springs 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. Have you been to Animal Kingdom recently? Let us know if the comments! The post What's New at Animal Kingdom: A BOOZY Drink Returns, Pandora Gets a Glow-Up, and MORE! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Retro Platform Crocs and a SIMBA Popcorn Bucket! What’s New at Animal Kingdom: Holiday Decorations, Festive Drinks, AND NEW Character Flotillas! What’s New at Animal Kingdom: TONS of Pins, Pandora Gets a Refresh, and More! View the full article

Well, another week has gone by and we’ve seen quite a few things changing at Disney World and even on Disney+. EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival | 2020 Heading to Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park when it reopens in March? We’ve got an update on mask requirements there. Love The Jungle Cruise? Changes are coming soon to that ride that you’ll want to know about! We’re sharing ALL this info with you and more in this list of Disney news stories you may have totally missed this week. Let’s dive in! 1. Blizzard Beach: Face Masks & Ticket Info On March 7th, 2021, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park will finally reopen. The park has been closed for months now, but soon guests will be able to spend a day there having fun in the sun. This week, we got two BIG announcements regarding Blizzard Beach. First, tickets to visit the water park are now available for purchase. There are 1-day passes with blockout dates, and others without blockout dates. You can also add a water park option onto your regular theme park tickets, or look at other pass options as well. Enjoy a day at Blizzard Beach! Second, when Blizzard Beach reopens, it will be operating in alignment with health and safety protocols including reduced capacity, temperature screenings, physical distancing, and mask requirements. Mickey Photo Op at Blizzard Beach So, what exactly will the mask requirements be? So far, Disney has shared that face coverings WILL be required in designated areas for guests ages 2 and up. These “designated areas” will include, but not be limited to, the park entrance and exit, retail areas, and food and beverage ordering areas. Have an ICE Day at Blizzard Beach Face coverings will not be allowed, however, while you’re experiencing water slides at the park or while you’re in the water. These are important things to keep in mind if you’re planning to visit the water park in the future. What other areas will be included as “designated areas” remains to be seen, but we’ll be keeping an eye out for more updates and filling you in on all the latest info. Click here to see our full post about the mask requirements at Blizzard Beach. 2. Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Has Closed While Blizzard Beach is getting ready to open, one experience in Disney World has closed. Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, the interactive card game that guests could enjoy for FREE throughout Magic Kingdom, has officially closed. Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom A few weeks ago, we heard that this experience would be temporarily closing and saw some indications of when its final day might be. When we initially spoke to Cast Members about the closure, they were under the impression that it would be a temporary closure. But, this week we were told this is now expected to be a permanent closure. Sorcerers of the Kingdom Magic Portal The experience has since been removed entirely from the Magic Kingdom guide maps, and the Fire Station which served as the game’s headquarters was closed this week. Main Street Firehouse It seems it is time to say goodbye to this Magic Kingdom game. We’re not sure if a new game will eventually replace Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, but we’ll definitely be on the lookout for more updates. Click here to see more about the changes made to the Magic Kingdom map. 3. The Jungle Cruise is Getting a NEW Storyline Staying in Magic Kingdom for a second, we got some HUGE news this week about a bit of a makeover that will be coming to one of the park’s most classic attractions — The Jungle Cruise! That’s right! The Jungle Cruise is getting a bit of a refurb with a whole new storyline that, for the first time ever, includes the skipper IN the attraction as an animatronic figure. Concept Art ©Disney The attraction will be getting its first continuous story, updated scenes, colorful new characters, and more. Guests will get to learn a bit more about those characters stuck on the pole (with the rhino following closely behind), who those people are, and what happened to their boat. Concept Art ©Disney And while Easter Eggs from the upcoming Jungle Cruise movie may be sprinkled in, the new storyline will not be centered around the Rock and the new film. So far, we’ve gotten a peek at some concept art, a video explaining a bit more about the new storyline, and more details from the Imagineers behind the changes. Jungle Cruise sign in Magic Kingdom Will the backside of water joke still be there? What other changes are coming? When will the changes be done? See our full post to learn more! Click here to see EVERYTHING we know about the changes coming to The Jungle Cruise! 4. SO MUCH Flower & Garden Festival News! Right now, the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is going on. But, soon it’ll be time to enjoy a whole bunch of new food items and check out some beautiful topiaries at the International Flower & Garden Festival. The Festival is set to take place from March 3rd through July 5th. And this week we got TONS of news about what fans will be able to enjoy there. EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival First up, this week we got a list of ALL the food booths that guests will be able to eat at and a peek at some of the items that will be available. Get those appetites ready — we’ll soon be sampling LOTS of items and bringing you all of the delicious details. 2020 Booth Disney also announced some of the entertainment guests will be able to enjoy at the Festival, gave some updates on the return of the Spike the Bee scavenger hunt, and shared that the Egg-Stravaganza Easter egg scavenger hunt will also be coming back for a limited time. EPCOT Egg-Stravaganza Map 2019 But wait, there’s MORE! This week, Disney also announced ALL of the topiaries that will be coming to the Festival and 20 gardens that guests will also get to enjoy there. Pluto | 2020 Festival Wondering what activities you’ll be able to enjoy at this year’s festival? We’ve got a full list of ALL the activities you can look forward to right here! We can’t wait to see and experience it all once the Flower & Garden Festival begins at EPCOT! Click here to see ALL of the food booths announced for the Flower & Garden Festival! 5. Movies Have Gone MISSING from Some Disney+ Accounts And finally, we end our weekly news round-up with some changes you might have noticed on Disney+. Earlier this week, we shared that Disney has entirely REMOVED some classic films from Disney+, but only on Kids Profiles. The films removed are Dumbo, Aladdin (including the sequels), Peter Pan, Swiss Family Robinson, Lady and the Tramp, and The Aristocats. Screenshot from Disney+ Kids Account These can still be found, however, on Adult Disney+ accounts. The movies removed from the Kids Profiles previously had disclaimers on them, warning viewers that they may contain negative depictions and/or mistreatment of people or cultures. They continue to have those disclaimers when viewed through an adult Disney+ account. Screenshot from Disney+ Adult Account We previously asked our readers what they thought about Disney+ censoring content, and the majority of those who initially responded said they didn’t think Disney+ should censor their content. You can see more about our readers had to say on that topic here. Click here to see our full post about the movies that have been removed from Kids Profiles on Disney+ And that’s our list of some of the BIGGEST Disney news stories you might have missed this week. But, those aren’t the only things that happened recently. Over in California, the stay-at-home orders were lifted, allowing guests to eat and drink again in Downtown Disney at Disneyland. We got some WATERMELON(!) Dole Whip in Disney World that tasted like bubblegum? Minnie Watermelon Dole Whip Cup This week also brought some more cancellations from Disney Cruise Line, and a NEW name for Disneyland Passholders. What will next week bring? We’re not sure. But you can bet we’ll be here to cover it all and bring you the latest updates! Recently, another ride got the plexiglass treatment. Click here to check it out! 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 for the new storyline coming to The Jungle Cruise? Let us know in the comments! 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Are you planning a trip to Disney World over the next few months? Cinderella Castle If so, you’ll have to keep a lot of things in mind, including whether you want to park hop, how to make park pass reservations, and how to use the My Disney Experience app! You’ll also want to know park hours, and we do our best to keep you updated as soon as Disney releases new hours. Previously, we had park hours through the beginning of April, but now we have hours through April 17th! Magic Kingdom will be open from April 1st through April 17th from 9AM to 6PM. Magic Kingdom Hours ©Disney EPCOT’s hours will remain the same: from 11Am to 7PM. EPCOT Hours ©Disney The hours at Hollywood Studios is 10AM to 7PM. Hollywood Studios Hours ©Disney Finally, Animal Kingdom’s hours will remain the same throughout the month: from 9AM to 5PM. Animal Kingdom Hours ©Disney Park Hopper hours still begin at 2PM at all parks every day. And if anything changes, we’ll be sure to let you know! Disney World Park Hours and Park Pass Availability For the Week of January 31st Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be visiting Disney World soon? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney World Hours Released Through April 17th first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! More Disney World Theme Park Hours Released Into Early 2021 NEWS: Disney World Hours Released Through Early April Disney World Extends Park Hours for November 13th-15th! View the full article

Aloha, DFB friends! Stitch Celebrating 2021 We’re always at Disney looking through all the shops for what’s new. And, if you loved when the Stitch Crashes Disney series arrived at Disney World (or bought up some goodies from shopDisney), then we found something today that might pique your interest! Over at Disney Springs, we stopped into World of Disney and spotted NEW Stitch Ears! The ears feature all of the details from the little alien, so you can try to channel all of his superhuman strength! Stitch Ears The front of the hat has Stitch’s face so it’s like you’re carrying around a pet alien on your head. Stitch’s nose sticks out on the front to sniff all the yummy snacks you try throughout the day and his ears sit in front of the round Mickey ears. Stitch Ears More monstrous details are on the back of the hat and you can get a better look at the Hawaiian patterned Mickey ears! Stitch Ears These Stitch ears are available at World of Disney in Disney Springs for $19.99. Ohana means family, and family means no one gets left behind — even these ears! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise updates! You Can Now Shop Customizable Stitch Crashes Disney Merchandise 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. What do you think of the new ears? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World's Newest Pair of Ears Let You Wear Stitch's Head...On Your Head first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! The Millennium Falcon Popcorn Bucket Has Landed in Disney World (In Less Than Twelve Parsecs)! Take Some of That Disney World Magic Wherever You Go With These NEW Loungefly Backpacks! What’s New at Disney Springs: Dogs Wearing Face Masks, Four Pounds of Loaded Fries, and MORE! View the full article

With complementary park transportation, gorgeous theming, and activities, there are a lot of perks to staying at a Walt Disney World Resort. Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort And, Movies Under the Stars is one of those activities! The movie series is a complementary evening activity where families can gather on one of the lawns surrounding the resort and watch a classic Disney movie. It can be a great way to end your Disney day before you head to bed and rest up for another busy day! And, this February select Disney Resort hotels will be joining in on Disney’s Black History Month Celebrations to offer a special Movies Under the Stars program! Hotels will be showing films that celebrate Black culture, like The Princess and the Frog. To find out what movie will play during your visit, you can ask a Cast Member at your hotel. ©Disney The movies are only one part of the “Celebrate Soulfully“ programming that Disney will offer throughout the month of February. There will be a whole lot going on in celebration including a new “The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure” exhibit inside EPCOT’s American Adventure! Stay tuned to DFB for all the news on the upcoming celebration! NEWS: Opening DATE Revealed for New Soul Exhibit in EPCOT Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Let us know in the comments! The post A Unique Way to Celebrate Black History Month at Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTO TOUR: Toledo — Tapas, Steak, & Seafood in Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Wanna Win a FREE TRIP to Disney World? Check Out This New Sweepstakes! Learn to Draw Three Mickey Cartoons with a Disney Artist From HOME! View the full article

Disney World has a lot of attraction and restaurant closures scheduled in the next few months! Rivers of America Refurb Disney World is ramping up to celebrate its 50th anniversary and sprucing up the place a bit. We’re listing every ride, restaurant, and resort that will be closed for refurbishments between February 1st through February 7th, 2021. Magic Kingdom Refurbishments Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Here we go again! The PeopleMover has had a rough year! The attraction has been down since Disney World closed way back in March. We were expecting it to open with the rest of the Magic Kingdom in July. However, the ride stayed closed and was later put on the list of ride refurbishments. Since then, we’ve seen the reopening date be pushed back FOUR times. PeopleMover We KNEW it was too good to be true! It’s unclear what’s going on over in Tomorrowland and why the PeopleMover is having such troubles! We were expecting it to reopen last week on January 30th. The new reopening date is March 1st, 2021. Read the latest update for the PeopleMover refurbishment here! The Hall of Presidents The Hall of Presidents temporarily closes after a new president is elected in the United States. The attraction features animatronics of every past and present president in their likeness. At the end of the show, the current president (using a real voiceover) and George Washington make a speech. Hall of Presidents Closure The show is currently closed while Disney creates and installs the new animatronic for President Joe Biden. No reopening date has been announced yet. Read more about the new Hall of President’s installment here Tom Sawyer Island and Liberty Square Riverboat The Rivers of America was recently drained so construction workers can update the surrounding area including Tom Sawyer Island. We’ve seen the building labeled “Harper’s Mill” got a fresh paint job and work being done on the riverboat guide rails. Harper’s Mill The river has now been refilled and we can once again enjoy the scenic waters. Rivers of America Refilled Despite this, two attractions are closed for refurbishment. Tom Sawyer Island and Liberty Square Riverboat are scheduled to reopen on March 1st, 2021. See the full update on Rivers of America refurbishment here! Liberty Square Market Liberty Square is getting a lot of work done apparently! The quick-service stand is currently closed for refurbishment as well. This stand was known for selling light snacks like fruits and veggies or hefty snacks like giant turkey legs. Liberty Square Market Closed The market is set to reopen in February and is getting closer to opening. In the meantime, you can pick up some epic loaded at Sleepy Hollow Refreshments! Get the details about the Liberty Square Market closure! Walt Disney World Railroad The Disney World train is not taking passengers at this time! Ever since construction began for TRON Lightcycle Run, the railroad and stations have been closed. The roller coaster is mammoth and takes up a lot of space in Tomorrowland. This construction zone has been interrupting the train’s daily trips. Main Street Train Station with Scrim We could see the train start operating again when TRON is closer to finishing. However, TRON’s construction was delayed so the train’s reopening date could be pushed into 2022 or beyond. We’ll be sure to update you as we learn more! Read about TRON and the project progress here! Animal Kingdom Refurbishments Kali River Rapids Disney has shut down the water ride in Animal Kingdom for the next couple of months. It’s a common occurrence for wet rides to be down for refurbishment during the winter months. Closed Kali River Rapids Kali River River Rapids is scheduled to remain closed through April 1st, 2021. Learn more about the Kali River Rapids refurb here! Disney World Resort Refurbishments Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is undergoing many updates this year! The entryway, lobby, and monorail station are being remodeled. (We recently saw the monorail platform be demolished outside the resort.) And, the guest rooms will get a Moana-inspired makeover! The construction is expected to finish sometime this summer. Kiki Tikis Splash Play Area “will be closed while it undergoes refurbishment from February through March 2021 as well. Monorail Platform Construction at the Polynesian Disney’s Contemporary Resort will receive refurbished guest rooms in the Main Tower. A Cast Member told us the refurb will last between April through 2021. We’ll keep you updated as we learn more! Disney’s Contemporary Resort The Paddock Pool waterslide in Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa is also getting a few updates. Plus, the Big Blue Pool at Disney’s Art of Animation is closed for refurbishment as well. Big Blue Pool Construction Lastly, you’ll also notice LOADS of construction over at EPCOT. The theme park is undergoing an enormous transformation with new attractions, nighttime shows, and even a new look. We’ll continue to keep you updated on all closures and refurbs in the future! See recent photos of ALL the current EPCOT construction! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you visiting Disney World this week? Let us know in the comments below! The post EVERY Disney World Ride, Hotel, Restaurant, and Pool That Will Be CLOSED for Refurb Next Week first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Disney is bringing us some awesome ways to celebrate Black History Month! Disney Springs You might remember when we reported that a NEW exhibit, The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure, is coming to EPCOT’s American Adventure Pavilion. Well, that’s not the ONLY wait we’ll be Celebrating Soulfully in February; there are also some exciting experiences coming to Disney Springs! Disney just announced that starting in February, Disney World will introduce several experiences to Celebrate Soulfully. The offerings, including the new exhibit, will honor Black heritage and culture through music, food, art, and more. The Soul of Jazz One of these offerings is “Celebrate Soulfully at Disney Springs” where jazz-inspired performances, new art displays, special food menus, and more will debut to commemorate the occasion! ©Disney On Motown Mondays, Jazz Thursdays, and Smooth Sundays, musicians will perform throughout Disney Springs. As for the art, four new displays inspired by Soul and created by emerging Black artists will be displayed. The artists include Bee Harris, Bianca Pastel, Arrington Porter, and Cory Van Lew and the works reflect each artist’s interpretation of the film. ©Disney/Pixar And you know we’re ready to hear about the food! Select dining locations like Amorette’s Patisserie and more will be offering special menu items like eats inspired by Soul and The Princess and the Frog. You can use them as fuel for when you shop around the spotlighted products from Black designers, artists, and visionaries at various retail locations! ©Disney We’re pumped to see what else is in store when we Celebrate Soulfully next month. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates from Disney World! Click here to learn more about the new EPCOT exhibit! 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 headed to Celebrate Soulfully in Disney Springs? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney World Is Hosting Soul-Inspired Celebrations Next Month! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Goodbye to Club Cool! Epcot’s Transformation is Officially Underway! We’re Ready for Seconds with These Three NEW Thanksgiving Menus Coming to Disney World! One of Our MANY Questions About Disney World’s Food and Wine Festival Might Have Been ANSWERED! View the full article

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ICYMI, yesterday we discussed an update to the face covering policy for guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort. Festival of the Arts Face Mask The policy was updated to reflect that face masks are still required for all guests ages 2 and up as well as Cast Members, including those who have received a COVID-19 vaccine. (You can read more here.) Today, we’re taking a closer look at another update that was made to the policy regarding transparent face masks. Before we dive in, below is an example of a face covering with a transparent plastic panel. ©Amazon And according to the Walt Disney World website, face coverings that have “an integrated transparent plastic panel to aid in viewing the wearer’s mouth” are permissible. However, they must meet the following requirements: The coverings must be a fabric face mask featuring a solid plastic panel which contains no openings, and it must be attached to the fabric of the mask on all sides with a tight knit stitching. Walt Disney World website screenshot Additionally, it must meet all of the standing face covering requirements, as noted here: • Be made with at least 2 layers of breathable material • Fully cover the nose and mouth and secure under the chin • Fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face • Be secured with ties or ear loops and allow the Guest to remain hands-free As a reminder, neck gaiters, open-chin triangle bandanas, and face coverings containing valves, mesh material, or holes of any kind are not allowed. And, as also previously established, guests must bring their own face coverings and wear them at all times, except when actively eating or drinking while stationary and keeping an appropriate physical distance from others. Face Mask Signage Face masks should also be removed when swimming. (You can catch up on the newly announced requirements for face masks at the Disney World Water Parks upon the reopening of Blizzard beach here.) They may also be removed at relaxation zones placed throughout the parks. Pizzafari is Currently Serving as One of Two Relaxation Stations at Disney’s Animal Kingdom And as you can see in the provided screenshot, Disney also continues to remind that “The use of face coverings is not a substitute for physical distancing.” Distancing Markers to Queue Up for Slinky Dog Dash in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Physical distancing markers and signs have been placed all over Walt Disney World — from attraction queues to restaurants and beyond — to help guests maintain a 6 feet distance between themselves and guests from other groups. Social Distancing Marker at Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew In fact, there is another recent update in regards to physical distancing measures, as well. If you happen to be visiting Walt Disney World in a large group (defined as a party of more than 10 guests), you’ll want to catch up on the latest information here. Click here to learn about the physical distancing policy update for large groups visiting Walt Disney World. We will continue to keep you posted on these and other Walt Disney World policy updates. Want to Learn More About Face Masks in Disney World? Take a Look at Our NEW DFB Face Masks HERE! Everything You NEED to Know About Wearing a Mask in Disney World Which Face Masks Are the MOST Comfortable to Wear ALL DAY at Disney World...And Which Should You Avoid! How is Disney World Enforcing Face Mask Wearing (And Are Guests Following the Rules)? 10 Face Mask Accessories You’re Gonna NEED In Disney World! How Many Face Masks Do I Need to Bring On My Disney World Trip? 8 Ways to ACTUALLY Convince Your 2 Year Old to Wear a Mask in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe The post Disney World Updates Policy Regarding Transparent Face Coverings first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Three Reasons You Should SERIOUSLY Consider Bringing Your Own Hand Sanitizer on Your Next Disney Trip! What’s New Around Walt Disney World: February 28, 2017 What’s New Around Walt Disney World: March 29th, 2017 View the full article

If you’ve ever visited Disney World’s EPCOT, then you know that there are a TON of things to do in World Showcase! The American Adventure In the various World Showcase pavilions, you’ll find shops, rides, films, FOOD (of course), and various exhibits. From time to time, we see the films and exhibits change. Recently, a BRAND NEW exhibit inspired by the Pixar film Soul was announced for the America pavilion. And now we know when we’ll all be able to experience it! The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure is a new exhibit inspired by the Pixar movie Soul and the film’s main character, Joe Gardner. In this new exhibit, guests will take a musical tour across America. The Soul of Jazz Stops on the tour will include cities like New Orleans, New York, Chicago, and San Juan. The exhibit will showcase historic artifacts of famous jazz musicians for guests to enjoy. The Soul of Jazz Well, if you’re excited to go on this musical journey — you’ll soon be able to do so. The Soul of Jazz exhibit will open in The American Adventure in EPCOT on February 1st, 2021! The American Adventure You can bet we’ll be visiting this exhibit when it opens and sharing all the details with you. Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news. Learn more about this new exhibit 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. Will you be visiting this new exhibit when it opens? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Opening DATE Revealed for New Soul Exhibit in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: BREAKING: New Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure Exhibit Coming to EPCOT in February BBQ, Here We Come! Regal Eagle’s Patio Is Progressing in Disney World! Does THIS Mean the Official Opening of Epcot’s Regal Eagle Smokehouse Is Just HOURS Away?! View the full article

The France Pavilion at EPCOT has seen some MAJOR changes — we recently got to see the new expansion, and we’re getting even closer to seeing new attraction Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure opening soon! We are SO excited! France Pavilion Expansion And today, we started to see the first of what will probably be a TON of new Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure merchandise landing in France! We’ve already seen some very sweet Chef Remy Ears, but we also spotted what might be the coolest Remy toy yet: a TALKING Remy Plush! Talking Remy Plush Just look at him with his little chef’s cap! Talking Remy Plush But as we mentioned, this is a TALKING plush, but Remy isn’t like other talking plushes we’ve seen — Remy is bilingual and speaks both English AND French! We also took him on a little tour around World Showcase — maybe he’ll get some inspiration for some new recipes during EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts! Welcome to Canada, Remy! Talking Remy Plush This little guy can be found at the France Pavilion for $29.99, while supplies last. These items are going like hotcakes right now, so if you want him, you better hurry! And we’ll let you know about all the other Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure stuff we find, too! VIDEO! Step INSIDE Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure 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 about the opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS and VIDEOS: A TALKING Remy Plush Has Officially Arrived in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at EPCOT: Gingerbread Tea, Holiday Popcorn Buckets, and CHARCUTERIE! WOW! The NEW Ratatouille Chef Ears Are ALREADY in Disney World Photos! ALL of the 2020 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Merchandise! View the full article

It may be hard to believe, but Valentine’s Day is RIGHT around the corner! We certainly love this particular holiday, thanks in part to all the delicious treats that arrive in Disney Parks this time of year! Cinderella Castle Disney just released their annual Valentine’s Day Foodie Guide, and this year includes special dinners and desserts around the globe! Let’s take a look at all the delicious limited-time dishes you can find at the parks this year! Magic Kingdom Let’s kick things off at Magic Kingdom! There’s actually only one limited-time treat Disney is highlighting this year at Magic Kingdom, and it’s actually a returning favorite of ours from the 2020 Villains After Hours event! Royal Majesty – Strawberry-flavored cake pop dipped in red chocolate and coated with sprinkles. (Available at Main Street Bakery and Various Carts from February 12 – 14) Royal Majesty Cake Pop Since the Villains After Hours was cut short from last year’s closures, we’re excited to see them bring one of their limited-time snacks BACK for Valentine’s Day! This treat IS inspired by the Queen of Hearts, after all! EPCOT There are several spots to find special Valentine’s Day treats at EPCOT! Keep in mind, however, that most of these offerings will only be available ON February 14, so plan accordingly if you want to try them all! Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookie – Sugar cookies with heart sprinkles (Available at Biergarten Restaurant, Traveler’s Café, and Garden Grill Restaurant on February 14 only) © Disney Red Velvet Cake — With white chocolate cream cheese icing, raspberry coulis, and a chocolate strawberry truffle (available at Coral Reef Restaurant on February 14) Red Velvet Chocolate Bar – Dark chocolate crémeux, red velvet cake, white chocolate-orange-flavored liqueur, and raspberry coulis (available at Le Cellier Steakhouse on February 14) © Disney Vanilla, Rose Water, and Pistachio Panna Cotta (available at Masterpiece Kitchen Food Studio at the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts now through February 22) Vanilla, Rose Water and Pistachio Panna Cotta Right now it looks like the Panna Cotta is the singular dish at EPCOT that is available other than just on Valentine’s Day, and technically this is not a Valentine-specific treat…it’s just pink! In fact, it’s part of the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Have a wild time this Valentine’s Day at Animal Kingdom! There are several desserts to find here over the next few weeks: © Disney Valentine’s Brownie with Mousse Dome – Strawberry mousse atop a chocolate brownie with valentine heart sprinkles (available at Creature Comforts February 2 – March 1) Valentine’s Cupcake – Chocolate cake, cherry filling, and vanilla frosting with a chocolate zebra-striped heart (available at Creature Comforts February 2 – March 1) Valentine’s Cupcake – Chocolate cake with milk chocolate, soft ganache filling, vanilla buttercream, and Simba and Nala chocolate coin (available at Restaurantosaurus and Flame Tree Barbecue February 2 – March 1) Valentine Ice Cream Sandwich – Strawberry ice cream between two chocolate cookies rolled in sprinkles (available at Dino-Bite Snacks February 2 – March 1) Chocolate Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwich Valentine’s Dessert – Chocolate-hazelnut mousse, pistachio cookie, berry coulis, pistachio sponge, chocolate ganache, and hazelnut liqueur-infused chocolate strawberry (available at Tiffins Restaurant on February 14) Rose Rosé – Vodka, single estate rye, simple syrup, rose water, and rosé brut (available at Nomad Lounge and Tiffins Restaurant February 12 – 14) Resort Hotels Valentine’s Day Cinnamon Candy Cupcake – Cinnamon sponge cake filled with red cinnamon mousse topped with heart-shaped vanilla buttercream and Mickey & Minnie chocolate garnish (available at Gasparilla Island Grill, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa; Roaring Fork, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge; Contempo Café, Disney’s Contemporary Resort; Ale & Compass Marketplace, Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts; Beach Club Marketplace, Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts; Capt. Cook’s, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort; BoardWalk Bakery, Disney’s BoardWalk; P&J Southern Takeout, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground; Primo Piatto, Disney’s Riviera Resort from February 11-15) Red Hot Cinnamon Cupcake Call Me Sweetheart – Chocolate cupcake filled with hazelnut cream topped with chocolate hazelnut and strawberry buttercream, white chocolate heart, and strawberry crisp pearls (available at Landscape of Flavors, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort; Everything POP Shopping & Dining, Disney’s Pop Century Resort; Centertown Market, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort; Artist’s Palette, Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa; Good’s Food To Go, Disney’s Old Key West Resort; Wind & Waves Market, Disney’s Vero Beach Resort from February 11-15) © Disney Valentine’s Day Celebration Wine Package — A bottle (187ml) of sparkling wine and two squares of dark chocolate ganache with pink raspberry center served in Cinderella’s coach container. Conveniently available at all resort locations offering Mobile Order (available Feb. 11-14) Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe Menu (available Feb. 11-14) at Topolino’s Terrance – Flavors of the Riviera, Disney’s Riviera Resort: Sparkling Wine Toast Included. Choice of One Appetizer: Gnocchi – Duck confit, pesto bianco, garden kale, and pinole. Romaine Insalata – Ricotta, watercress, acciuga, lemon, and olio d’oliva. Choice of One Entrée: King Salmon – Artichoke risotto, sauce vierge, upland cress, and huile d’ olive. Filet Mignon – Truffle mashed potatoes, charred barbeque onions, fungi purée, and vinaigrette. Rigatoni – Braised chicken sugo, chanterelles mushrooms, dandelion greens, broccolini, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Choice of One Dessert: Warm Valrhona Chocolate Cake – Sea salt caramel center, chantilly, and raspberries. Key-to-Your-Heart Dessert – Raspberry chèvre cheesecake, milk chocolate mousse, strawberry mousse heart, almond crumble, hibiscus meringues, and fresh strawberries. Special wine pairings will be available. Topolino’s Terrace in Disney’s Riviera Resort Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe Menu (available Feb. 11-14) at Narcoossee’s, Disney Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Choice of One Appetizer: Endive and Pear Salad with Gorgonzola, cherrywood-smoked bacon, and apple-maple vinaigrette. Maine Lobster Bisque – Butter-poached lobster, coral, and chervil. Choice of One Entrée: Grass-fed Filet Mignon served with Yukon Gold mash, roasted carrots, cipollini onions, and red wine-oxtail reduction. Pan-seared Georges Bank Day Boat Scallops served with Parisian-style gnocchi, peas, ham, and truffle-Meyer lemon cream. Dessert: Key-to-Your-Heart Dessert – Raspberry chèvre cheesecake, milk chocolate mousse, strawberry mousse heart, almond crumble, hibiscus meringues, and fresh strawberries. Special wine pairings will be available Key-to-Your-Heart Dessert © Disney Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe Menu (available Feb. 11-14) at California Grill, Disney Contemporary Resort Sparkling Wine Toast Included. Choice of One Appetizer: Plant City Strawberry Salad – Butter lettuce, strawberry variations, corn shortbread, and avocado. Braised Beef Short Rib Wontons with doenjang miso-cola-onion sauce, crispy garlic-chili oil, radish, and pickled lotus root. Yellowfin Tuna Sampler – Maki, Oshizushi, Nigiri, Tartare served with Wasabi, pickled ginger, dashi, crispy garlic, yuzu-gooseberry gel, soy gel, and tapioca-nori puff. Choice of One Entrée: Jumbo Scallops served with herb basmati rice, lobster, cashew chutney, bok choy, baby shiitake, and kaffir lime-coconut nage. Oak-fired Wagyu Striploin served with potato-celeriac-apple pavé, leek fondue, and fig-onion demi. Green Circle Chicken served with truffle-potato rostï, porcini cream, baby turnips, and roasted cipollini. Dessert: Key-to-Your-Heart Dessert – Raspberry chèvre cheesecake, milk chocolate mousse, strawberry mousse heart, almond crumble, hibiscus meringues, and fresh strawberries. Special wine pairings will be available. California Grill Seating PHEW! That’s a lot of Valentine’s Day offerings available at the resorts! If you’re looking for a special date night on February 14, it looks like you have a few solid options between Topolino’s Terrace, Narcoossee’s, and California Grill! Disney Springs Disney Springs is always a great gem for snacks, and Valentine’s Day is no exception! Let’s take a look at the sweets you can find here this year: The Ganachery (available Jan. 31st – Feb. 14th) Sweetheart Minnie Piñata – Minnie Mouse dark chocolate sphere decorated with signature red bow and red heart-shaped dots filled with marshmallow treats. Sweetheart Minnie Pinata Love Note Heart Piñatas – Chocolate heart filled with heart marshmallows adorned with sweet saying for your love. Strawberries and Champagne Ganache Squares – Dark chocolate melded with strawberries and Champagne. Whimsical Cinderella’s coach container (holds two ganache squares) available for purchase. Strawberry Champagne Chocolate I Heart U Ganache Lollipop – Raspberry and dark chocolate ganache on a stick decorated with I Heart U. Chocolate Pops Amorette’s Patisserie (available Feb. 7th-14th) Dipped Strawberry Bouquet – Strawberry dipped in Guayaquil dark chocolate Love is in the Air Petit Cake – Pink velvet chiffon, strawberry mousse, chocolate chiffon, peanut butter filling, strawberry crisp pearls, and strawberry jelly. Le Grand Amour Éclair – Orange marmalade and milk chocolate garnished with heart and pipette of orange-flavored liqueur. Marketplace Snacks (available Feb. 1st-28th) A Valentine Swirl – A swirl of DOLE Whip Strawberry and Chocolate Soft-Serve with Chocolate-dipped Strawberry Garnish. A Valentine Swirl © Disney If you’re looking for a date night option for dinner, Morimoto Asia is hosting a (rather pricy) Valentine’s Day Chef Tasting! For $225 per person, you and up to three additional guests will be wined and dined in a private seating area, with the option of adding an $85 beverage pairing. Seatings are available at 6PM or 8:30PM. Disneyland Resort Let’s head on over to the Disneyland Resort! We already tried a couple of their Valentine’s Day treats this year, and there’s more where that came from! Trolley Treats Available at Marceline’s Confectionery, Downtown Disney District (available Jan. 24th – Feb. 14th) and Trolley Treats (available Jan. 24th – Feb. 14th) “Bee Mine” Apple – Granny Smith apple dipped in caramel, enrobed in red chocolate, and decorated in white and dark chocolate with cute little chocolate bee. Strawberry Cake Pop – Chocolate cake pop dipped in pink strawberry-flavored chocolate and drizzled with red chocolate. Dark Chocolate Marshmallow Wand – Marshmallow wand dipped in caramel and dark chocolate then drizzled with red and pink chocolate. Valentine’s Day Marshmallow Wand Dark Chocolate Dipped Strawberry – Long-stemmed strawberry dipped in dark chocolate and drizzled in white chocolate. Dark Chocolate Strawberries Milk Chocolate Swirl Strawberry – Long-stemmed strawberry swirled in milk, white, and dark chocolate. White Chocolate Dipped Strawberry – Long-stemmed strawberry dipped in white chocolate and drizzled in dark chocolate. Pink Minnie Candy Apple – Granny Smith apple dipped in caramel, coated in milk chocolate, and decorated with white chocolate, white candy-coated chocolates, glittery pink sugar, and a pink chocolate bow. Tuxedo Strawberry (available Feb. 12th, 13th, and 14th only). International Disney Parks Let’s take a trip around the globe now and take a look at what some of the international Disney Parks are doing this year for Valentine’s Day! Hong Kong Disneyland Dreamer’s Lookout Chocolate Gift Box – Personalized Mickey and Minnie chocolate bonbons, Mickey dark chocolate truffle, and Minnie milk chocolate truffle (available at Dreamer’s Lookout, Disney Explorers Lodge from February 12 – 14) Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe Dinner – Four-course menu with caviar, veal liver, halibut, scallop, and Spanish red prawn. Included are two glasses of Champagne and one Alex and Ani bracelet for that special someone (available at Walt’s Café, Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel February 13 and 14) Hong Kong Disneyland © Disney Shanghai Disneyland Valentine’s Day Dinner Set Menu for Two at Royal Banquet Hall, Enchanted Storybook Castle (available Feb. 14) Sparkling Wine Toast Included. Appetizer: Antipasto Misto. Soup: Seafood Cioppino. Entrée: Porterhouse Tagliata with Chianti Jus and Grilled Mixed Vegetables. Dessert: Peach Mousse with Oolong Tea Jelly and Almond Joconde. Valentine Gift: Three-Piece Chocolate Box. Aurora Spring Festival Dinner for Two at Aurora, Shanghai Disneyland Hotel (available Feb. 11-17) Sparkling Wine Toast Included. Appetizers: Blue Swimmer Crab Salad and Angus Australian Beef Tartare. Soup: Lobster Soup with Scallop Dumpling. Choice of One Entrée: Beef Wellington. Pan-seared Canadian Halibut. Dessert: Coconut Rice Mango Roll with Coconut Rum Ice Cream. For guests dining on Feb. 14, they will receive a small bouquet of flowers per table and enjoy a special wine pairing. Shanghai Disneyland © Disney Tokyo Disney Resort Chef’s Special Course at Blue Bayou Restaurant, Tokyo Disneyland (available through Mar. 29) Appetizer: Selection of Seafood – Cajun Shrimp and Marinated Seafood. Choice of One Entrée: Roast Beef with Light Gravy. Grilled Chicken with Cream Sauce scented with Bourbon. Choice of One Dessert: Blackcurrant Mousse. Chocolate Cake. Chef’s Special Set at S.S. Columbia Dining Room, Tokyo DisneySea (available through Mar. 29) Appetizer: Smoked Salmon and Barley with Marinated Scallop and Shrimp. Choice of One Entrée: Roast Beef with Tarragon Sauce. Cod Meunière with White Wine Sauce. Roast Beef and Baked Lobster Tail with Tarragon Sauce and White Wine Sauce. Kuroge Wagyu Tenderloin Steak with Tarragon Sauce. Dessert: Strawberry Verrine and Chocolate Cake. Tokyo Disney Resort © Disney Be sure to follow along as we continue to check out all of the special Valentine’s Day offerings around 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. Let us know in the comments what your dream Valentine’s Day date night in Disney World would look like! The post Here's a FULL List of Disney's Valentine's Day Treats! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney News This Week: ALL the News and Updates from the Most Magical Places on Earth! Holiday Starbucks Drinks Jingle Their Way into Disney World and Disneyland! Get Your FREE DFB-Exclusive Printable of ALL the Disney World Holiday Treats Today! View the full article

Liberty Square Market in Magic Kingdom closed for refurbishment in early January. Liberty Square Market Closed The quick-service location had walls up starting January 11th, and it’s expected to reopen in February. And in Magic Kingdom today, we spotted something promising! The walls around Liberty Square market were down! Walls Down at Liberty Square Market Chains had been hung instead to block guests from entering. Walls Down at Liberty Square Market Cast Members were busy setting up for what we hope is an on-schedule reopening. We could see a cooler and even some produce in wooden crates! Walls Down at Liberty Square Market The menu looks much the same, with Mickey Pretzels, Turkey Legs, Trail Mix, and Mandarins. Liberty Square Market Menu Liberty Square Market is still slated for a February reopening. We’ll keep you posted here at DFB with any updates! Click Here for the Latest News on the PeopleMover’s Refurbishment! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you eaten at Liberty Square Market? Let us know in the comments! The post PICTURES: Liberty Square Market Is a BIG Step Closer to Reopening in Magic Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe Undergoing Partial Refurbishment in Magic Kingdom What’s New in Magic Kingdom: More Construction, Paper Straws, Minnie Balloon Buckets and Mickey Sippers, Plus New Merchandise! What’s New in Magic Kingdom: Easter Treats, Lots of Construction, and New Merchandise! View the full article

I’m thrilled to share with you that, beginning in February, Walt Disney World Resort will unveil several new experiences inviting you to celebrate soulfully with us here at The Most Magical Place on Earth. Coinciding with and extending beyond February’s Black History Month, these offerings honor Black heritage and culture through music, food, art and more.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/rl5JenHV-L8 View the full article

We’re eagerly anticipating the opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Area in the France Pavilion The new area in France has already partially opened revealing the new bathrooms and when fully open will include the new La Creperie de Paris restaurant AND the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure ride. We know that Remy’s is supposed to open sometime in 2021 but we’re not sure when. Now, merchandise for the new attraction has been released! We were checking out the latest in the France Pavilion when we spotted the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Ears for $29.99! We first got a glimpse of these ears when Disney invited a Ratatouille superfan to visit EPCOT. Remy Chef Ears We’re so glad to get to see these in person! Wearing this combo of a chef’s hat and rat ears will make you feel just like a little chef! Click here to see more of the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Ears! Next up, we’ve got the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Wristlet for $24.99. This cute bag is perfect for holding all the necessities when you’re in the theme parks. Of course, it features Remy’s ears and hat on one side… Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Wristlet …while the back says “Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure!” Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Wristlet Already have the Remy Shoulder Plush? Now you can pick up the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Talking Remy Plush for $29.99. This little buddy is bilingual, speaking English and French, and squeaks out some classic Remy quotes. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Talking Remy Plush Adults can get excited for the new attraction by donning this Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure T-shirt covered in classic stripes for $39.99. It even looks like Remy is hanging out in the pocket! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure T-shirt For kiddos, there’s the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Kid’s Hoodie for $39.99. Look closely! That zipper is a slice of cheese! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Kid’s Hoodie Plus, the hood looks like a full-on rat head — perfect for skittering around Gusteau’s kitchen in the new ride! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Kid’s Hoodie And finally, there’s this Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Little Chef Playset for $39.99. The set will show a little that anyone can cook with an apron, chef’s hat, oven mitt, cutting board, plastic knife, plastic spoon, plastic food items, and a plush Remy. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Little Chef Playset We spotted all of this merchandise in Souvenirs de France in EPCOT’s France Pavilion today and we’re hoping it doesn’t sell out too quickly! Could this mean Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will open soon? We’re not sure. But we are keeping our fingers crossed! Stay tuned to DFB so that you know as SOON as this new attraction is set to debut! Click here to learn everything you need to know about Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How do you feel about the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure merchandise? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS! Remy's Ratatouille Adventure Merchandise Released in EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: BREAKING: Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Will Open in 2021 in Disney World PICS! ‘Ratatouille’ Chef Ears Are Coming to Disney World in 2021! PHOTOS and VIDEOS: Go INSIDE the Ratatouille Area in EPCOT With Us! 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. A new Disney collection is now available online! Pastel and Tie Dye Collection We’ve recently seen this collection out and about in the parks, but like other park items, it’s made its way online, too! Best of all, it represents both coasts — you’ll see Disney World AND Disneyland gear here. Disney’s Get Into Character pastel collection is now available on shopDisney, and it’s a splash of soft color. This Mickey and Minnie Tie-Dye T-Shirt shows our favorite Disney couple in a sweet hug. We’re loving Minnie’s retro outfit! Mickey and Minnie Tie Dye tshirt This tee is $36.99 and features the Disneyland logo on the back. Click Here to Get the Mickey and Minnie Tie-Dye T-Shirt! This Pastel Colorblock Pullover has the Walt Disney World or Disneyland logo on the hood as well as the sleeves and chest. It also has a front pouch pocket! Disney World Pastel Hoodie The combination of all these colors is a pastel paradise. This hoodie is $59.99! Click Here to Get the Pastel Colorblock Pullover! These Pastel Tie-Dye Sweatpants have the Walt Disney World logo down one leg, but there’s also a Disneyland version. They have an elasticized drawstring waistband and ribbed ankle cuffs. Disneyland Tie Dye Sweatpants These pants are $44.99! Click Here to Get the Pastel Tie-Dye Sweatpants! We’ve got more retro Mickey and Minnie with this Pastel Pullover Top! It features two-toned sleeves and Mickey looking positively delighted as Minnie gives him a sweet kiss on the cheek. Disneyland Pastel Collection We love how the yellow crew neck, cuffs, and hem play off the other colors in this sweatshirt. It’s $49.99. Click Here to Get the Pastel Pullover Top! If multi-colored clothes aren’t your thing, this Purple Pastel Pullover is a little simpler. It has the Disneyland logo down one sleeve (there’s also one with a Disney World logo!). Mickey Mouse is on the front, while vintage Minnie is on the back. ©Disney This sweatshirt is also $49.99. We’ll keep you updated with new Disney merchandise here at DFB, so stay tuned! Click Here to See Levi’s New Mickey & Friends 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. What do you think about this pastel collection? Let us know in the comments! The post We're Seeing Pastel With Disney's New Collection first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: These Disney Princess LEGO Sets are Straight Out of a Fairytale! NEW Limited Edition ‘101 Dalmatians’ Pins Spotted Online! Yes, You CAN Dress Up Your Disney nuiMOs for Valentine’s Day View the full article

We’ve already taken a stroll through part of the beautiful expansion at the France pavilion. But we CANNOT wait for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure to open later this year. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Area in the France Pavilion And now we’ve found the most perfect thing to wear once the attraction opens. Not too long ago, we got a peek at the NEW Ratatouille chef ears that would be coming soon. We expected that these would come out when the attraction opened. But, the rat of all our dreams has already made his appearance (in ear form) in EPCOT! We are squeaking with delight! The new Ratatouille Chef Ears are already available for you to purchase at the France pavilion! You’ll find these ears at Souvenirs de France, the shop that is toward the back of the pavilion that is connected to Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie. Remy Chef Ears The ears feature Remy’s ears in place of those traditional Mickey/Minnie ears. There’s also a cute little mouse nose, whiskers, and a chef’s hat on top that has a small sign for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. The attraction itself may not be open yet, but no one can stop you from dressing up like the little chef. Remy Chef Ears Anyone can cook and now anyone can wear Ratatouille Chef ears too! You can snag these ears right now for $29.99. Pair this with your Ratatouille Chef Coat and Remy shoulder plush, and you’ll truly be ready to explore Remy’s Paris. They were selling pretty quickly when we saw them today, so be sure to act fast if you want to make sure that you get a pair. Click here to go INSIDE the Ratatouille area in France with us! 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 for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure to open in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post WOW! The NEW Ratatouille Chef Ears Are ALREADY in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Photos! Construction Near the Ratatouille Ride in Disney World Pushes Forward PHOTOS: Some Adorable Ratatouille Merchandise Is Available AGAIN in EPCOT’s France Pavilion! PHOTOS: A NEW Kiosk Has Appeared Near Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT! View the full article

The Edison in Disney Springs will be hosting the first offering in a new “chef-driven” event series next month! The Edison Tickets are currently on sale for “A Taste of the Bahamas,” which will feature a multi-course dinner as The Edison welcomes new Executive Chef Deaundra “Dee” Rolle. And we’ve got all the details — including the evening’s menu — here! As shared on the Patina Restaurant Group website, “A Taste of the Bahamas” will feature creative dishes and craft cocktails in an intimate evening setting. A Taste of the Bahamas at The Edison ©Patina Restaurant Group The exclusive three-course menu will feature the cuisine of new Executive Chef Deaundra “Dee” Rolle. “Drawing on her Bahamian heritage, Chef Dee will present an exclusive menu featuring a masterful mix of traditional flavors from her home country and classic American recipes.” Each course will be paired with a cocktail prepared by The Edison’s mixologists. And along the way, Chef Dee will describe “the inspiration behind her creations.” A Taste of the Bahamas Menu ©Patina Restaurant Group The menu will feature a Conch Duo appetizer, a Steam Snapper Peas n’ Rice entrée, and Benne Cake Ice Cream for dessert. The courses will be paired with the following hand-crafted cocktails: a Rum Runner, a Mai Tai, and a Daiquiri. “A Taste of the Bahamas” is to be the first in a series of chef-driven events which will take place throughout 2021, so stay tuned for future offerings as they are announced! Date and Time: Thursday, February 25th from 6:30PM – 8:30PM Tickets: $76.00 per person; Interested guests 21 and older may click here to purchase Check out one of our recent reviews of The Edison 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. Have you ever attended a special event at The Edison? Please let us know with a comment! The post "A Taste of the Bahamas" Event Will Welcome New Executive Chef to The Edison in Disney Springs first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: We Found the Perfect Spots to Take Your Valentine’s Date This Year in Disney World! What’s Topping The Edison’s Burger of the Month? Check Out the Double Stack Deli Burger! Disney World Annual Passholder Discount Offered At Three Disney Springs Restaurants View the full article

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and our chefs and candy makers from around the world have been busy creating fun and delicious offerings to celebrate this season of love.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/gofEC9CRygM View the full article

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They might be QUITE pricey, but The Dress Shop has released some seriously awesome dresses. Legends of Hollywood Whether you want to look like the 1,000th happy haunt or you’re looking to become the next Avenger, there are some fun designs available. And now we’ve found a BRAND NEW one! You may already have the Little Mermaid ears, but if you really want to live that Mermaid life, you’ll need a whole outfit to match. And today we found JUST the thing at Legends of Hollywood in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Ready to take a dive under the sea? Well, now you can channel all of those Little Mermaid vibes with this NEW Ariel Dress from The Dress Shop. Little Mermaid Dress The dress is predominantly blue in color, but it has a more pink-colored fabric on the top of the dress, sort-of mimicking Ariel’s shell top. Little Mermaid Dress The dress is also covered in ALL kinds of amazing little details like shells, dinglehoppers, and bubbles. Little Mermaid Dress Ariel’s trusty companion, Flounder, also makes an appearance through an embroidered detail on the dress. Flounder! And, on the back, you’ll find Ariel’s signature. Ariel’s Signature And, with that fun fishtail style on the bottom, you won’t have to trade your voice with anyone to live out your best life on land while channeling the sea. Little Mermaid Dress The dress is priced at $128. If you’ll be carrying some whosits and whatsits with you during your adventures on land, you’ll need a place to put them. This matching Little Mermaid purse could be the perfect addition to your outfit. Little Mermaid Purse The purse is covered in little golden shells, and features a fun Ariel and Flounder pattern on the inside lining. Little Mermaid Purse The purse can be yours for $65. Well, if you’re looking to make both of these items part of your world, you can get them right now at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We’ll definitely be on the lookout for more cool Disney merchandise and let you know what we find! Would you drop $350 on these Disney Princess Dresses?! Click here to see them! 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 Little Mermaid dress? Let us know in the comments! The post Live Your BEST Mermaid Life With This NEW Dress & Bag in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The NEW Kate Spade Minnie Mouse Icon Collection is Now Available in Disney World! PHOTOS: The NEW Haunted Mansion Dooney & Bourke Collection is Now Available in Disney World! What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: A Woody’s Lunch Box Review and BIG Seasonal Savings! View the full article

We’re almost a year out from when Disney first closed the theme parks in March of 2020, and there are still a lot of health measures in place. Cinderella Castle During your Disney day, you’ll see mask mandates, temperature checks, and social distancing. Now, Disney has added a new update to their existing social distancing policy that specifically speaks to larger groups. With an update to the Disney World website today, the Physical Distancing policy now states a clarification when it comes to party size. The statement says, “Guests traveling in parties of more than 10 are asked to split into smaller groups in queues, dining locations, and other areas around our parks and resorts to allow for physical distancing.” Disney Website Screenshot We’ve certainly noticed that one “Please Stand Here” marker isn’t quite enough for a large group when standing in queues and it makes sense that limited dining room arrangements wouldn’t leave room for larger parties. EPCOT Crowds We’ll be keeping a close eye out for more updates on the Disney World website. As always, stay tuned to DFB to make sure you’re in the loop on all the changes in Disney World and beyond. Click here to learn more about social distancing in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this policy? Tell us in the comments. The post NEWS: Disney World Updates Distancing Policy for Large Groups first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What to Know About Distancing on Rides in Disney World Right NOW There’s One BIG Problem That Could Derail Your Disney World Trip This Year What Will New Year’s Eve Be Like at Disney World This Year? Here’s What We Know. View the full article

If you’re a FuelRod user, you may know the program has gone through a lot of changes. FuelRod machine FuelRods are portable chargers for your electronics. They comes in a little kit with plenty of cables to match most Apple iOS or Android devices. You charge your phone up and when the FuelRod dies, you can swap it out at any FuelRod station. Sounds simple, right? Well, Disney’s FuelRod program has had its ups and downs. When they first rolled out in the parks, the kits had a one-time purchase fee of $30. Then you had unlimited swaps in the parks (fun fact: there’s also FuelRod stations in airports, malls, and other theme parks). FuelRod Stations It was a convenient way to make sure your phone was always charged for those pictures in front of Cinderella Castle. Then came a dark day. FuelRod implemented a $3 swap fee as of November 1st, 2019. On top of the $30 purchase fee, you now had to pay $3 every time you wanted to swap your FuelRod out for a new one. People got angry. Someone even filed a lawsuit! The Los Angeles law firm claimed it was false advertising for Disney to sell the FuelRods on the premise of free swapping and then charge $3 for each exchange. FuelRod Station Okay, so FuelRod lifted the charge. Swapping was free again! Then, in July 2020, a different solution was implemented. Those who purchased their FuelRods before October 26th, 2019 were granted Founders Status. These customers filled out a questionnaire to verify their status, then entered their email each time they swapped to waive the fee. Anyone who purchased a FuelRod after October 26th, 2019 still had to pay the $3. FuelRod Station Of course, that wasn’t the end. The FuelRod program seems to have changed again. This time it’s good news! Currently, in Disney World, the FuelRod stations are no longer asking for your email in order to swap — which means they’re no longer checking if the user has Founders Status. In other words, swapping is currently free for everyone again! The screen goes directly from the buy or swap option… FuelRod Station …to prompting you to insert your empty FuelRod. No purchase necessary! FuelRod Station For now, after you purchase your FuelRod for $30, you have unlimited free swaps. Perhaps the FuelRod saga has a happy ending, after all. We’ll keep you posted here at DFB with more Disney park news, so stay tuned! Click Here for All the Major 2021 Disney News (So Far)! 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 a FuelRod? Let us know in the comments! The post FuelRods in Disney World: How It Started and How It’s Going first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Excuse Us While We Go Cry About This New Price Increase in Disney World Here’s How To Charge Your Phone In Disney World (Now That FuelRods are Too Expensive)! NEWS! FuelRod Price Increase is Making Its Way to Disneyland! View the full article

Disney World might be the most magical place on earth, but rides there can experience technical difficulties at times, causing them to temporarily close. Magic Kingdom Sometimes these closures are only for a few minutes, but other times they can last for much longer. As we walked around Magic Kingdom today, we actually found that 3 rides are ALL temporarily closed right now due to technical difficulties. Over in Tomorrowland, Astro Orbiter is temporarily unavailable for technical difficulties. There were Cast Members standing in front of the attraction’s queue advising guests of the closure. Astro Orbiter In Fantasyland, we encountered a similar situation over at Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid. The attraction is also temporarily closed for technical issues. Little Mermaid In Frontierland, one of Magic Kingdom’s signature “mountains” — Big Thunder Mountain Railroad — was also temporarily closed. Thunder Mountain But, we did see some trains running through the attraction without any passengers on board. Thunder Mountain Currently, My Disney Experience shows these three attractions as temporarily closed. Scrrenshot from My Disney Experience We’re not sure how long these closures will last. But, it’s a good reminder to check the My Disney Experience app throughout your day at the park to see if any attraction becomes temporarily unavailable. You’ll also want to check the app periodically throughout the day to see if the attraction becomes available again. We’ll keep an eye out for more Disney news and let you know what we find! Click here to see what’s new at 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. Which of these rides is your favorite? Let us know in the comments. The post Three Rides Are DOWN for Technical Difficulties in Magic Kingdom Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Magic Kingdom! Temporary Ride Closures, Castle Phone Cases, a New Rest Area, and MORE! PHOTO: Splash Mountain Evacuated and Now Temporarily Closed in Disney World The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them! View the full article