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We’re back at Hollywood Studios in Disney World! Hollywood Scoops and Tower of Terror We found loads of new souvenirs ranging from Toy Story to The Mandalorian. Check out everything we discovered in the glitziest Disney theme park! Hollywood Studios Food Update Hollywood Scoops The ice cream shop was serving breakfast items like Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas this week! The quick-service spot is testing a few morning beverages. We tried both drinks a few days ago and they were still available as of yesterday, January 25th. Bloody Mary The spicy Bloody Mary was $11 and the Mimosa was $13. It’s unclear how long the breakfast items will stick around or if they will be a permanent addition. Read our review of the breakfast cocktails at Hollywood Studios here! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Update Celebrity 5 & 10 Are you loving all the Disney Wishables? Well, now you can carry them around with you! We found more Wishable keychains that are the compact version of the popular mini-plushes. We spotted a pegleg parrot, a Mickey ice cream bar, a Dole Whip, Haunted Mansion, and Frozen keychains! Dole Whip Wishable Keychain You can pick yours up for $9.99. See all the new Wishable keychains here! Mickey’s of Hollywood PopSockets are pretty awesome phone accessories that allow you to grip your phone comfortably. They can also act as a kickstand for watching your favorite DFB YouTube videos on repeat. We found a Pop Socket with a THIRD use today. The Haunted Mansion PopSocket also comes with a built-in wallet. You can buy the 3-in-1 PopWallet for $29.99. Haunted Mansion Pop Socket Wallet Also new to Hollywood Studios is this sweet Slinky Dog long-sleeve shirt. The shirt features Slinky’s smiling face on the front… Slinky Dog Shirt …and his coils wrap around to the back! You can purchase the Toy Story shirt for $54.99. Slinky Dog Shirt Get cozy with TWO fuzzy Disney blankets! The blankets fold inside a pocket making it a compact travel blanket or a pillow. You can purchase the Minnie Mouse blanket… Minnie Mouse Blanket …or the Mickey Mouse blanket! Mickey Mouse Blanket Each blanket is $39.99. Dark Room We spotted some epic Star Wars phone cases that deserve a spotlight. Obviously, Baby Yoda (a.k.a. The Child, a.k.a Grogu) was the star of one. The case shows the Mandalorian on a journey with The Child. Mandalorian Phone Case The other two are classic Star Wars tributes. Star Wars Phone Cases And now for something completely different! We also found the Sensational Six on a 3-D phone case. Each phone case is $34.99. Sensational Six Phone Case That’s for now! We’ll be back at Hollywood Studios for more food, souvenir, and attraction updates so stay tuned! Check out what’s new at the Magic Kingdom 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. What’s your favorite thing about Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments! The post What’s New at Hollywood Studios: Bloody Marys, Mimosas, and Wishable Keychains! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: A NEW Character Debuts and TONS of Cool Keychains! What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Massive Crowds, RARE Character Sightings, and Twisted Spirit Jerseys! What’s New at Hollywood Studios: New Menu Items at Rosie’s, TONS of Star Wars Merch, Christmas Stuff, and More! View the full article

We’ve still got some time left to enjoy EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts, but the International Flower & Garden Festival is just around the corner! EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival | 2020 EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival will run from March 3rd through July 5th, 2021. So far, we’ve seen the booths that will be coming, and heard that the Spike the Bee Scavenger Hunt will be coming back! But now we’ve got even more exciting news! Disney has announced the entertainment that will be coming to the festival and we’re sharing ALL the details with you. There will be tons of food options and beautiful topiaries to enjoy at Disney’s Flower & Garden Festival, but there’s some fantastic entertainment to see as well. Disney has now announced 4 different types of entertainment that guests will get to enjoy at the Flower & Garden Festival. EPCOT Flower and Garden | 2020 First, over at the Canada Mill Stage at the Canada pavilion, guests will get to tap their feet to the sounds of the Jammin’ Gardeners. Sounds like those fan-favorite JAMMitors will be putting away their kitchen gear from the Festival of the Arts, and grabbing some gardening tools to make some music for us! Jammitors At the America Gardens Theatre at the America pavilion, you’ll be able to listen to some amazing vocal performances from the Voices of Liberty. These performances will celebrate “America’s spirit and beauty.” The group is currently performing at the Festival of the Arts with a set called “The Disney Songbook.” Voices of Liberty during the Festival of the Arts Also at America Gardens Theatre, Mariachi Cobre will be back performing some “world-famous, traditional folk music” during the Flower & Garden Festival. This is another group that you can catch right now during the Festival of the Arts as well. Mariachi Cobre Finally, at World Showplace — the building located between the Canada and United Kingdom pavilions — you’ll be able to relax and listen to the Pianist there play some “songs of the season.” This is another returning form of entertainment that we’ve seen at some of the last few festivals. Pianist The times and schedules for these performers are all still to be determined. We’re on the lookout for more information about the Flower & Garden Festival and we’ll let you know as soon as we spot any more updates! Click here to see VIDEOS and PHOTOS of the entertainment at EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these performers is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS! Entertainment Announced for EPCOT's Flower & Garden Festival! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The Voices of Liberty Are BACK in EPCOT Singing Holiday Tunes in a New Spot! PICS & VIDEOS: We’re LIVE From EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts! 🎨 What Will New Year’s Eve Be Like at Disney World This Year? Here’s What We Know. 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. While out and about in Disney’s Animal Kingdom today, we saw some new Mickey and Minnie gear! Tree of Life Lots has been happening in the Animal Kingdom news sector. For example, construction is taking place on Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail and Animal Kingdom icons Joe Rohde and Vice President Djuan Rivers have recently retired. But we have been spotting smaller changes like new merchandise in the parks, too! At Riverside Depot on Discovery Island, we found some new Mickey and Minnie canteen cups. Mickey and Minnie canteen cups We’d see these cups online before, featuring characters like Stitch and Baby Yoda in addition to Mickey and Minnie. But now, our favorite classic pals are in the parks, too! Mickey and Minnie canteen cups These cups have a flip-top with a flexible straw. Mickey canteen cup We love the simple red canteen with white buttons like Mickey’s pants! Click Here to Buy the Mickey Canteen Cup Online! Minnie’s features her pink polka-dotted dress. Minnie canteen cup It’s perfectly matches the pink bow on her 3D ears! Click Here to Buy the Minnie Canteen Cup Online! There’s also an adjustable strap for easy transport — Mickey’s is yellow and Minnie’s is hot pink! Mickey canteen cup These classic canteen cups make for a great park accessory. We’ll let you know if we see any other characters in the parks! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney park news. Check Out Some New Ears for Even More Minnie Style! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about these new canteens? Let us know in the comments! The post Upgrade Your Disney Trip With These Fun Mickey and Minnie Cups first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Minnie’s Classic Hat Gets a New Sparkly Look in Disney World There’s No One as COOL as Minnie Mouse in the New Minnie x Neff Collection in Hollywood Studios! Boo to YOU! Halloween Mickey and Minnie Funkos Are Available Online! View the full article

Disney World will be reopening one of its two water parks in just a few weeks. Specifically, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park is set to reopen on March 7th, 2021. Blizzard Beach Water Park We’ve already gotten a look at what the park’s hours will be like, and guests can already buy their tickets to have some fun in the sun at this water park. We know that Blizzard Beach will be reopening with some modified safety rules in place due to the global pandemic, and they have noted that masks will be required. But, where will you have to wear a mask while in the water park? Disney has updated its rules and now we’re sharing what you need to know. According to Disney, when Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park reopens, “it will operate in alignment with the health and safety protocols implemented throughout the Walt Disney World Resort, including reduced capacity, temperature screenings, physical distancing markings and face coverings.” Mickey Photo Op at Blizzard Beach Disney has now specified 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. Blizzard Beach Park Map Face coverings will NOT be allowed, however, while guests are experiencing water slides or in the water. You’ll also be able to remove your mask when you’re actively eating or drinking, but you’ll need to remain stationary and maintain appropriate physical distancing from others. Lottawatta Lodge So, if you plan on visiting the Water Park when it reopens, be sure to look for those designated areas where masks are required, but keep in mind that masks won’t be allowed while you’re in the water or on a water slide. For now, a park reservation is not required to visit Disney’s Blizzard Beach when it reopens, but Disney has noted that reservation requirements are subject to change. We’ll definitely keep an eye out for more updates about Blizzard Beach and its reopening. Be sure to check back with us for all the latest news! Click here to see the hours of operation announced for Blizzard Beach for March! 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 Blizzard Beach when it reopens in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Mask Requirements for Water Parks in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: You Can NOW Buy Tickets for Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park! Updated! Will Disney World Really Re-open April 1st? BREAKING NEWS: Face Masks Will Be Mandatory in Orange County, Florida, Starting This Weekend! View the full article

Welcome back to another What’s New at Magic Kingdom! Magic Kingdom While in the park yesterday, we noticed more Rivers of America progress, found some exciting new merchandise, and even spotted a new park map! Let’s dive right in. Magic Kingdom Construction Update Rivers of America Rivers of America is almost completely refilled. Rivers of America Construction in the area began at the end of last year when the water was drained. Now, the water level has almost returned to normal. Rivers of America We’ll keep you posted on any further changes made to the area! Click Here to Read More About the Rivers of America Construction! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Update Emporium While in the Emporium, we spotted some finds for princess fans: a new set of pins! Princess Pins We’d previously spotted a few of these at Disney Pin Traders in Disney Springs, but we’re happy to see them all in one place! The set includes Cinderella… Princess Pin …Moana… Princess Pin …Belle, and more. These pins are each $12.99. Princess Pin We also found the new princess pin mystery boxes in the Emporium! Princess Pin Mystery Box These boxes contain pins with all your favorites: Ariel, Rapunzel, Pocahontas, Mulan, Snow White, Belle, Moana, Jasmine, Tiana, Cinderella, Merida, AND Rapunzel. That’s a lot of royalty in one box! Princess Pin Mystery Box The mystery pin boxes are $15.99 each. We’ll keep you posted here at DFB if we spot any of these new pins anywhere else in the parks! Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar In the Pirates of the Caribbean gift shop (or Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar, as it’s formally called), we spotted some spooky new-to-us jewelry! Magic + Mischief Jewelry There are new Magic + Mischief earrings featuring the Pumpkin King himself, Jack Skellington. Magic + Mischief Jewelry We also found Magic + Mischief earrings with ghosts from The Haunted Mansion! Magic + Mischief Jewelry These earrings are $9.99 each and come on a ghostly purple bag backing. We love how frightfully fun they are! Star Traders While at Star Traders in Tomorrowland, we came across the Stitch Crashes Disney Beauty and the Beast collection! There was a pretty hefty stock of the plushes… Stitch Crashes Disney Plush …MagicBands… Stitch Crashes Disney MagicBand …and pins! Stitch Crashes Disney Pins We’ve previously seen this collection at World of Disney, and we’ll let you know if we see it anywhere else! Check Out Some More New Princess Pins Here! Magic Kingdom Additional Updates Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Closed On January 24th, Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom closed. We were also told that this experience would likely be closing for good. Previously, we had been told that this was a temporary closure. Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom We’ll let you know if we receive news of any experiences that may replace it. The Main Street Fire Station that housed this experience is also closed for the time being. Main Street Firehouse New Park Map We found a new park map in Magic Kingdom this week! Magic Kingdom Park Map The new map includes some restaurant additions and the removal of The Laughing Floor. You can read more details here. Take a closer look at the new map here. That wraps up our Magic Kingdom updates for the day! We’ll keep you posted here at DFB with any and all park news, so stay tuned. More Magic Kingdom News: The Spring Roll Cart is Now Closed Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you visited Magic Kingdom lately? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Magic Kingdom: Princess Pins, Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Closes, and a Park Map Update first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Minnie Mouse sure does love greeting her fans like a royal princess! Minnie Mouse Maybe that explains why there are TONS of princess-themed Minnie Mouse hats and headbands scattered around the Disney parks and online. You’d need a princess-sized closet to keep all of them in one place! But, it’s time to push aside your newest Minnie hat and make room for another. While we were at Animal Kingdom today, we spotted a new Minnie Princess Hat at Discovery Trading Co. The hat has lots of glittery and pink details fit for any royal occasion. And, no Minnie hat would be complete without some polka-dots. Topped with purple sparkly polka-dots, we’re pretty sure Minnie was feeling extra-princess-like when she designed this one. Minnie Mouse Hat To top off the royal look, the hat has a pink veil and sparkly strings that hang from the top of the hat making for more of a grand entrance. The hat is a adult-sized so you can match your kiddos wearing the Disney Princess Tiara Mickey Ear Hat as you waltz around the park! Minnie Mouse Hat Find this Minnie Mouse Princess Hat at Discovery Trading Co. for $29.99. Stay tuned to DFB because we’re sharing ALL of the Minnie hats we can find (even if you don’t need anymore)! These NEW Minnie Ears are a donut-lover’s DREAM! 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 many pairs of Minnie hats and ears do you have? Let us know in the comments! The post There's ANOTHER New Minnie Princess Hat in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: A Twist on a Fan-Favorite Cupcake, the Yeti Loungefly, and a Teensy Wishable! What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios: Live Stormtroopers on Rise, More Flight of Passage Merch, and More! Say Good Morning AND Good Night with These NEW Animal Kingdom Phone Cases! View the full article

There are a TON of construction projects going on all of Disney World Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Concept Art ©Disney We’re talking new restaurants, rides, and even parts of EPCOT’s HUGE nighttime spectacular that are all being worked on. With all of these new things being constructed, we can’t help but wonder what exactly is going on with the Star Wars hotel. The hotel is still slated to open during 2021, but it seems like there’s still a long ways to go before it opens up. Will we be able to go on an intergalactic adventure at the hotel this year? Here’s what we know. What Is It? Before we dive into our updates, we should briefly mention WHAT exactly the Star Wars hotel (Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser) is. Although we call it a “hotel,” it’s not really your ordinary hotel. You should probably think of Galactic Starcruiser as more of a cruise-type experience. During this adventure, guests will get a fully immersive, 2-night experience where they’ll be able to live out their own Star Wars story! Launch Pod The project was announced at the D23 Expo in 2019, and with more details revealed over time, it’s become clear that the Star Wars hotel will be unlike anything we have ever seen before. Model of the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Halcyon — see the size relative to the Millennium Falcon! When guests board the “ship” — named the Halcyon — they will be able to step into the Star Wars universe. Activities onboard will include training with a lightsaber… Star Wars Lightsaber Experience …interacting with Star Wars characters… Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser …and even operating some of the ship’s defense and navigation systems. Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Atmosphere ©Disney Secret meetings will also take place around the ship as you dive deeper into your personalized journey. Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser There will also be opportunities to dine and enjoy some activities at The Silver C Lounge. Star Wars Galactic Starcrusier Dining Want to visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge during your stay at the Halcyon? You might get the chance to do that too. Guests will have the ability to take an “excursion” to Batuu for a day. The Halcyon is located near Disney’s Hollywood Studios and guests will travel between the two through special transport vehicles. Transport Vehicle ©Disney All in all, the experience is set to be like no other in Disney World. But, how close are we to actually experiencing it? Let’s break it down. Reservations Reservations for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser were originally supposed to open in late 2020 to guests. Reservations were not released in 2020, however, and we haven’t heard any updates regarding when reservations will open up. Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Website At the moment, the Disney website for Galactic Starcruiser still notes that it will be coming to Disney World in 2021. When Avengers Campus at Disneyland Resort got delayed, the website was eventually changed to say “coming soon” rather than list the opening year. That change has NOT been made to the Galactic Starcruiser website. But, we are still on the lookout for more updates. Screenshot from the Disney World Website Construction We’ve been keeping a close eye on all of the construction going on at the Star Wars hotel and things do seem to be progressing. Over the past year, we’ve seen the building take shape, some permits filed that appear to have been in relation to the hotel, and we’ve even seen windows take their form on the hotel buildings. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Construction We’ve seen peeks at the building from above, gotten a look at where the travel shuttles between Batuu and the hotel will dock, and checked out the Terminal — where guests will enter for their stay. Galactic Starcruiser Construction Progress is definitely being made, but some areas of the site where the hotel is being built are more developed than others. Star Wars Construction The building itself that will house the hotel appears to be generally structurally complete from the outside. Galactic Starcruiser Inside, we really don’t have a full picture of how construction is going. All we really know is what Disney has shared with us. We previously got a look at a mocked-up guest cabin. But, recently, some Imagineers shared a sneak peek at the inside of a REAL guest room at the hotel that travelers will have the opportunity to visit. This room features some tinyyyy looking bunk beds which you can see in the photo below. ©Disney (Posted by Jeff Vahle via Instagram @jeffvahle) The Imagineers also gave us a look at those awesome “windows” that will be located in the rooms, which will give you a view at the depths of space. ©Disney (Posted by Jeff Vahle via Instagram @jeffvahle) For reference, here’s the mocked-up version of the room that was shared previously. You can see that main bed, the view out into space, the screen on the left side, and what appears to be a table some sort that will pull out from underneath the window. ©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation And here’s a peek at the mocked-up version of the room on the other side. You can see those bunk beds, a door (which appears to be to the remainder of the ship), a countertop, and potentially a door to a restroom. ©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation The Imagineer who shared these photos (Jeff Vahle) also said that he and Josh D’Amaro (the Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products) got a look at The Atrium and looked out The Bridge windows to what will be a galaxy far, far away. The Atrium is described as the “heart of the Halcyon” (the Halcyon being the name of the “ship” you board during this Star Wars hotel adventure). Model of the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Halcyon — see the size relative to the Millennium Falcon! The Atrium is a place where crew and passengers will all gather. The Bridge, on the other hand, is where guests will have the chance to operate the ship’s navigation and defense systems. Vahle didn’t describe HOW complete these areas were however, only that they were able to get a look at them. So, while we’ve gotten some peeks at the inside of the hotel, it’s really difficult to tell how far along construction is in that regard. Priority Although other projects have been postponed in Disney World, Disney has listed Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser listed as a priority project. So, from what we understand and from what we’ve seen, the project is continuing to move forward and make progress despite some delays. Star Wars Hotel concept art ©Disney Will it be ready for 2021 though? It’s difficult to know. Reservations have yet to become available, we can’t really tell how close to complete the inside of this ship is, and some parts of the outside are not quite as developed as others. But, we have gotten a peek at one of the guest rooms, the building itself does appear to be nearing completion on the outside, and the project is on Disney’s list of priorities. It’s not beyond the realm of possibility that Disney could be ramping things up a LOT behind the scenes to make a 2021 opening happen. But, it’s also possible that delays due to the pandemic and other factors will cause us to wait a little bit longer before we hop to a galaxy far, far away. Star Wars Galactic Star Cruiser Cabin We are on the lookout for any detail at all about Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser and you know we’ll be sharing everything we find with you. So, be sure to check back with us here at DFB to get all the latest intergalactic updates! Find out everything you need to know about the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser 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 staying at the Star Wars hotel when it opens? Let us know in the comments below! The post Will Disney's Star Wars Hotel Open in 2021? Here's What We Know. first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS! Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Construction Update in Disney World! Disney’s Grand Floridian Society Orchestra Shares FINAL Performance Details Star Wars Hotel Construction Update: See What Disney World’s Galactic Starcruiser Looks Like Now! View the full article

We have had ALL kinds of GIANT cookies, frosting, and cold brew coffee creations at Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs. Gideon’s Bakehouse We’ve also gotten the chance to check out this new spot’s amazing theming, unique masks, and more. Well, if you loved getting your Peanut Butter Cold Brew at Gideon’s, now you can love it even more because Gideon’s OFFICIAL coffee cups have arrived! We made a stop at Gideon’s yesterday to get our weekly dose of giant cookies and noticed something a bit different about the cups their cold brew coffee is being served in. For reference, here is what the coffee cups looked like before. You can see they are plain cups with the little detail in the center with the Gideon’s “G.”. Peanut Butter Cold Brew And here are what the cups look like now! They’ve got the official Gideon’s design on them with the Gideon’s “G,” “Gideon’s Bakehouse” at the bottom, a moon and star detail at the top, and golden details shooting out from the black design in the center. Gideon’s Coffee Cup Last night we also spotted those Gideon’s face masks available for purchase. So, it seems like more items with their official logos and designs are becoming available in the store. Gideon’s Coffee Cup and Other Goodies Gideon’s confirmed the arrival of these cups via their Instagram. There, Gideon’s also shared that all of their coffee items are entirely home-brewed and served on tap. The beans Gideon’s uses are locally roasted by Lineage Coffee Roasting. They are then mixed with oat milk, and sweetened with maple syrup. So, vegans can enjoy these coffee creations. Gideon’s HAUL Wondering what cold brew coffee you might be able to enjoy? Well, right now you could try Gideon’s Original Peanut Butter Cold Brew, which features a house-made blend of real peanuts from a Georgia farm and a dash of salt. This cold brew coffee is actually Vegan & Gluten-Free.⁣⁣ Peanut Butter Cold Brew See our thoughts on the Peanut Butter Cold Brew here! There is also a Gingersnap Cold Brew available which is mixed to order, cocktail style, and is made with a combination of Cookie Butter and Ginger. This item is vegan. When we had this drink, we felt it had a nice kick of spice to complement the sweet flavors of the bakery’s treats. Gingersnap Cold Brew And finally, Gideon’s also has a White Cold Brew available. Gideon’s notes that this is the choice that pairs with every single item they make, and is both Vegan & Gluten-Free. ⁣⁣Want to try one for yourself? All of Gideon’s coffee drinks are 16oz and are priced at $6 each. They are also all exclusive to Gideon’s location in Disney Springs. While you’re there sipping on your coffee, why not also grab a giant cookie or two (or maybe 4)? Gideon’s Bakehouse Grand Opening And perhaps a cake slice as well? Cinnamon Salted Caramel Double Frosted Cake Note that some of Gideon’s cookie flavors are only available for limited periods of time and the cake flavors also vary. Here’s a peek at their January menu. Gideon’s Bakehouse January Menu We’ll continue to keep you updated as to all the latest Disney food news, so be sure to check back with us for more updates! Click here for our latest review of Gideon’s Bakehouse! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you visited Gideon’s Bakehouse yet? Let us know in the comments. The post NEW Coffee Cups Have Arrived at Gideon's Bakehouse in Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: So. Many. Cookies. Get a FIRST LOOK at the Menu for Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs! REVIEW ALERT! We’ve Already Got Some 🚨Hot Takes🚨 on Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney World! Meet Some of the Mysterious Characters From Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs! View the full article

We’re just a few months away from sliding down Summit Plummet and have some fun in the sun at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park. Enjoy a day at Blizzard Beach! Recently, Disney shared that Blizzard Beach would be reopening on March 7th, 2021. We’ve already gotten a peek at the park’s operating hours too. Well, if you’re hoping to spend a day splashing your way through this park, you can NOW BUY some tickets to visit! Earlier today Disney shared that Cast Members are working hard to prepare Blizzard Beach for its March 7th reopening. Mickey Photo Op at Blizzard Beach If you’re looking to visit this park on its opening day or any day thereafter, One-Day Water Park Tickets (without blockout dates) are now available for $69 + tax for Adults and $63 + tax for kids ages 3 – 9. Blizzard Beach One-Day Water Park Tickets with Blockout dates are also available. These are priced at $64 + tax for adults and $58 + tax for kids ages 3-9. These tickets note that they are not valid for admission prior to March 7th, 2021, and are blocked out from May 29th to October 3rd, 2021. Lottawatta Lodge These one-day tickets can be purchased online on Disney’s website and will remain valid through Dec. 31, 2021. Have an ICE Day at Blizzard Beach If you want to buy park tickets combined with water park accessibility, you can also get the Water Park and Sports Option when purchasing your regular Disney World theme park tickets. With these tickets, you can pick a different Disney theme park every day and enjoy a certain number of visits to a water park or other Disney World sports-related activity. Blizzard Beach Park Map Keep in mind, Disney has noted that when Disney’s Blizzard Beach reopens, “it will operate in alignment with the health and safety protocols implemented throughout Walt Disney World Resort, including reduced capacity, temperature screenings, physical distancing and face coverings.” Button! We’ll keep an eye out for more updates about this reopening and let you know what we see. But, if you’re interested in purchasing 1-day tickets to visit Blizzard Beach, you can now do so! Click here to learn more about Blizzard Beach! 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 Blizzard Beach when it reopens? Let us know in the comments. The post You Can NOW Buy Tickets to Visit Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! We Now Know WHICH Disney World Water Park Will Reopen March 7, 2021! Disney World Water Parks Won’t Open Until 2021 Don’t Miss Out on Free Disney Tickets and Your Rise of the Resistance Boarding Pass! View the full article

We’ve been hanging out at EPCOT Festival of the Arts this month, but we’ve got another festival on our minds too. Flower and Garden Festival We’re getting excited for the 2020 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival that kicks off on March 3rd! Last year’s Flower and Garden was cut short due to the park closures, so we’re pretty excited for this fest. Now, we know which food booths will be returning — and which WON’T. This morning Disney announced the FULL LIST of Flower and Garden Outdoor Kitchens that will be coming to the 2021 fest and we definitely spot some returning favorites. We’re looking at more than 15 spots to dine! Bambi Topiaries outside Mouse Gear The 2021 Outdoor Kitchens include: Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market — “Venture to Germany for Bavarian bites sure to sate foodies of all ages—every dish is köstlich!” Cider House (Located in World Showplace) — “Behold buzz-worthy ciders and artisanal provisions that are sure to hit the spot.” The Citrus Blossom — “Treat your taste buds to the subtleties of lemon, orange, and lime—turning delicious dishes even more delish!” Festival Favorites (Located in World Showplace) — “Discover Guest-favorite dishes, microbrews, and other beverages.” 2020 Citrus Blossom at Flower and Garden Festival Flavor Full Kitchen Hosted by AdventHealth — “Discover the many flavors of healthy cuisine in this delightful eatery, featuring vegetables straight from the garden!” Fleur de Lys — “Indulge in haute cuisine and boissons that’ll make you fall in ooo-la-la-love with this palate-pleasing Parisian pop-up!” Hanami — “Journey to Japan for innovative plates crafted with culinary Zen.” Fleur de Lys menu items 2020 Jardin de Fiestas — “Take a food-tastic tour of the Mexico Pavilion… these tantalizing tastes will add some spice to your day!” The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board — “Quell cravings with an incredible menu of all-natural food and drink infused with the nectar of the gods!” La Isla Fresca — “Nibble on Caribbean-seasoned dishes that’ll send appetites swaying to the island beat!” Lotus House — “Sink your teeth into authentic Chinese eats filled with morsels of good fortune!” Jardin de Fiestas Spread 2020 Magnolia Terrace — “Get a nice, cozy feeling with some comfort food inspired by the Gulf region.” Northern Bloom — “Please discriminating palates with fantastic fare from our Great White North neighbor… O Canada!” Pineapple Promenade — “Get your tropical fruit fix from tart ‘n’ tangy to the sweetest frozen treats!” Pineapple Promenade Outdoor Kitchen Food Booth Primavera Kitchen — “Mangiare hearty helpings of Old-Country dishes served with a glass of vino… now that’s amore!” Taste of Marrakesh — “Intoxicate taste buds with the exotic flavors of this North African mecca—mysterious Morocco!” Trowel & Trellis Hosted by Impossible Foods — “Delight in some of your favorite foods—created from innovative recipes with some impossibly delicious twists!” Chocolate Pudding Terrarium at Trowel & Trellis 2020 Plus, the additional locations: Refreshment Port Refreshment Outpost Cool Wash Funnel Cake Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company Cool Wash Looks like Citrus Blossom and Festival Favorites will both be sticking around! Festival Favorites is NEW to this fest so we’re excited to see what fan-favorite dishes they serve up. And is anyone shocked about Citrus Blossom? Nope. This booth has been at EVERY festival since LAST YEAR’S Flower and Garden. On the other side of things, Cider House has returned after not being available in 2020. Topiaries at Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival 2020 We can’t wait to get our eat on at this fest! Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest EPCOT fest updates! Click here to see FOOD PICS from the 2020 EPCOT Flower and Garden! Click HERE To See All The Updated Details For Epcot's 2021 Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Preorder the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Preorder your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code SPRING at check-out for a $2 off the cover price! Are you excited about EPCOT Flower and Garden? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Food Booths Announced for EPCOT's 2021 Flower and Garden Festival! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Confirmed! Now We Know Some of the Food Booths Returning to Epcot’s 2020 Flower and Garden Festival! What’s NEW at the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival? Find Out Here! FIRST LOOK! 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Annual Passholder Merchandise! View the full article

It has been a busy few months for Disney movies and shows! The Mandalorian ©Disney We got a TON of new announcements at Disney’s Virtual Investors Day in December about upcoming projects. Since then, the new Pixar film Soul released on Disney+, as well as the first Marvel series, WandaVision. We also got to watch the season 2 finale of The Mandalorian, and even though it has only been a few weeks, they’re already prepping for season 3! Thanks to Production List, we now know that season 3 of the hit Star Wars show is expected to begin filming on April 5th, 2021! The filming is set to take place in Los Angeles, CA. ©Production List Season 2 left us with a lot of unanswered questions, and we can’t wait to see what happens next. Thankfully, we also have several other Star Wars series to get excited about, like Ahsoka and Rangers of the New Republic! The Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) and the Child in THE MANDALORIAN, season two. © 2020 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved. We’ll be on the lookout for more announcements regarding season 3, as well as any more details on the other Star Wars series! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates on all the Disney media news! Read Here: Boba Fett is Getting His Own Disney+ Show! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you seen The Mandalorian? Let us know in the comments! The post Here's WHEN Season 3 of Disney's 'The Mandalorian' Will Start Filming first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Robert Rodriguez Has Been Confirmed As a Director for Season 2 of ‘The Mandalorian’ on Disney+! Wait, This Baby Yoda Necklace Costs HOW MUCH?! THIS IS THE WAY! Season 3 of The Mandalorian Is Already In the Works For Disney+! View the full article

Here at DFB, we frequently give you lots of tips and tricks of what you should do to make your Disney trip as fun and memorable as possible! Cinderella Castle Now, if you’ve been following along with us you’re probably pretty familiar with some of the things we recommend. While it can be really helpful to know all the spots you should visit and everything you should do to enjoy your vacation, you should also know the things you shouldn’t do. These are 22 of the things that a true Disney pro would NEVER do! Packing There are even a few faux-pas you can make before arriving at Disney World! Packing For Style, Not Comfort We know you were hoping to break out that new outfit you’ve been saving for your trip to snap that Insta-worthy shot you’ve been thinking about since you booked your vacation, but we say…skip it! When going to Disney World, it can be really easy to underestimate the amount of walking you’ll be doing and you want to make sure you’ll be COMFORTABLE while doing it! Shorts Pack clothes you’re confident will be comfortable for a long day in the rain, the heat, and anything in between. This goes for shoes, especially. It can be really easy to rack up your mileage on a park day! You’ll probably be hitting your step-goal and THEN some! Avoid packing shoes that you haven’t broken in yet, AND bring a backup pair in case the first pair gets wet. Skip the Sunscreen That Florida sun can sometimes be unforgiving, it’s the “Sunshine State,” for crying out loud! Maybe you think since you’ll be in and out of rides and shops all day, that you can skip the sunscreen. Nope. Nah. Just don’t Risk it. World Showcase Disney Pros know that sunburns can and will happen, even in Disney World, so make sure to pack some sunscreen and some aloe or lotion, too, just in case. This still stands in the winter months, too! Check out the gear we recommend for your Disney trip! Planning Wait to Book FastPass+ and Dining Reservations Although FastPass+ is currently unavailable, you should know that when you book them is really important for when it DOES return! Saving things like FastPass bookings and dining reservations until the very last minute can be, well, a major bummer. If you’re hoping to snag a FastPass for Flight of Passage or get dinner at Le Cellier the week before your trip, you’ll probably find yourself out of luck! Flight of Passage Always keep an eye on when your booking windows open up! Most Disney World restaurants accept dining reservations 60 days in advance. If/when they return, you could book FastPasses 60 days before your visit if you’re staying at a Disney Resort or Good Neighbor Hotel, and 30 days in advance if staying anywhere else. When could FastPass return? Click here. Forget to Check Park Hours and New Restaurant Updates It’s not news that this year has seen A LOT of changes in the parks. With Disney’s new Park Pass Reservation System, you have to make a reservation for which park you’re planning to visit on a certain day. When planning out which days you’re going to visit which parks, make sure to check the parks’ hours for each day. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park hours are frequently changing, so consistently check on them and we’ll make sure to provide updates, too! Additionally, certain restaurants may be offering limited hours AND limited menus! You’ll want to check this out before getting your hopes up just to get there and find out your fave item is no longer on the menu. Overbook Their Schedule We know, there’s so much to do and see during your Disney World vacation and you don’t want to miss a thing! That being said, Disney Pros know to leave a little wiggle room in their schedules. This can be super helpful in case there’s inclement weather, any mishaps, or things you want to do again! Pirates of the Caribbean This can be especially helpful if you’re traveling with little ones, who may need an extra couple hours of hotel time than you originally planned or some breaks throughout the day! Try your best to be flexible so you can enjoy your trip while doing the things that are most important to everyone in your group! Sleep In…Without Planning For It Sometimes sleeping in is well-needed after a really long day or a late night taking advantage of Extra Magic Hours (once they return). But, mornings are the time when you can hit some of the most popular attractions while they have the lowest wait times of the day or grab a fun breakfast with characters! We don’t entirely recommend sleeping in unless you’ve strategically planned it into your schedule. Early morning in Toy Story Land If you need time to catch some extra zzz’s in the morning, we suggest planning to try and make the most of the day with a late breakfast or brunch dining reservation! Plus, schedule your late snooze after your longest day or latest night in the parks to make the most of it. Skip Disney Springs Disney Springs has really evolved into a fun spot for shopping and dining. It offers a wide range of stores for Disney lovers and non-Disney lovers alike. There are great options for dining, including some of our faves, Wine Bar George and Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin‘. Wine Bar George Even if it’s just for a couple hours, take a stroll around Disney Springs and check out all the goodies it offers! Pro tip: Plan for the weather, because there’s not much shelter here in the case of a rainstorm! Parks and Attractions Forget to Set a Reminder For Rise of the Resistance Boarding Groups Disney Pros ALWAYS remember to set an alarm so they’re ready right at 7AM to snag the highly-coveted boarding group for Rise of the Resistance in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Rise of the Resistance Boarding groups also become available later in the day at 1PM, so if you miss that first call you’ve still got a chance to make it later in the day once inside the park! Make sure your Hollywood Studios day isn’t the day you plan to sleep in . Book a FastPass For an Attraction That Doesn’t Need One FastPasses are a really great way to cut down on the time you spend in queues and maximize the number of attractions you ride! However, there a handful of attractions that you can consistently expect to have shorter wait times in each park. Some of these attractions include Muppet*Vision 3D in Hollywood Studios, Mickey’s PhilharMagic in Magic Kingdom, Journey Into Imagination With Figment in EPCOT, and It’s Tough to be a Bug in Animal Kingdom! Mickey’s PhilharMagic Most of these attractions are shows, so even with a FastPass, you’ll have to wait until the next showtime. When the service returns, don’t waste your precious FastPasses on these guys. Stand in the Middle of the Room During Ride Preshows Attractions like Haunted Mansion, Dinosaur, and Tower of Terror all utilize a little show before riders get loaded onto the ride. Once the show ends, a door will “magically” open, leading you to the rest of the queue, and ultimately, the ride vehicles. While it can be fun listening to the nightmarish tale shared by your Ghost Host, you’ll never catch a Disney Pro hanging out in the middle of these rooms. Stretching Room Instead, grab a spot near the walls to maximize your chances of being near the one that opens up. This will give you a shorter wait time and get you on that attraction ever so slightly quicker! Weave Through Main Street During Parades or Peak Times Main Street can get really packed during the Festival of Fantasy daytime parade and especially during and after the Happily Ever After Nighttime Spectacular, prior to the temporary suspension of these shows. It can be nearly impossible to make your way through that sea of people. That’s why Disney experts know to use the shops on Main Street as a convenient corridor to make their way through the madness. The Emporium If you cut through the Emporium, you’ll find yourself making your way through an air-conditioned, less hectic atmosphere and eventually pop out at Casey’s Corner into the Castle Hub (or at the start of Main Street, U.S.A., if you’re headed the opposite direction)! This is also a great move when it’s raining, as it unsurprisingly does in Florida. Note we don’t recommend this like we did in the current state of the parks. With no real parades or spectaculars, that sea of people at peak times doesn’t tend to happen. PLUS, with entrances and exits limited at shopping locations and capacity in stores limited, we don’t recommend trying to use this shortcut for now. Get Trapped in Liberty Square Another spot that can become really congested during the parade is Liberty Square. Cast Members will rope off sections of the street so it can come through, and once that parade is moving and grooving, there’s no escaping. Festival of Fantasy Parade If you’re not interested in watching the parade, plan ahead to make sure you don’t get trapped for its duration. If you do want to catch the parade, a good location to view it is in Frontierland! It’s normally not too crowded and, since the parade starts here, it will allow you to continue with your day sooner. Start at the Front of the Park When Magic Kingdom first opens, visitors will rush to the popular attractions to avoid the long wait times that they’ll have later in the day. While Peter Pan’s Flight may look pretty enticing, try to use your willpower to skip it (for now, at least)! Many guests will begin their day at the front of the park in the closer lands like Tomorrowland and Fantasyland. If you go towards to back of the park to hit the popular attractions like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad or Splash Mountain, you’ll be even more successful at beating the crowds. Big Thunder Mountain The same holds true in other parks. Avoid Spaceship Earth at the entrance to EPCOT in the mornings for this very same reason — many guests will rush in line first thing in the morning. Plus, try to grab FastPasses (when they return) for some of the other popular park attractions that you won’t be able to hit early in the morning. Check out which park you should start your day with when Park Hopping returns! Dining Buy Bottled Water This has gotta be one of our most tried and true tips when it comes to saving money in Disney World. Although free water has become a little less accessible than it was prior to the parks’ closing, there are still many of counter-service locations that are giving out free water! Free Cups of Water Staying hydrated in Disney is super important and it shouldn’t have to cost you! We recommend snagging free water so much, we even wrote a whole post about it! Learn where you can get FREE water in Magic Kingdom! Eat During Peak Times Dining locations will get really crowded during peak meal times. For lunch, this is around 12-1:30PM, and for dinner, 6-7PM. Try to plan your meal for off-peak times to avoid larger crowds and maximize your chances of getting a reservation at the restaurant of your choice. Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe Consider grabbing a couple more snacks throughout the day to hold you over until those off-peak meal times! Note that this tip is true for both sit-down meals requiring a reservation or fast food meals. But you need to know one more tip about that kind of dining (which we’re covering next!). Skip Mobile Order What once was one of our most highly recommended tips to save time and make things more convenient in Disney World is now practically a law of the land! Since the parks reopened, Mobile Order is basically a requirement in order to avoid long and congested lines in quick-service dining locations! Mobile Order Using Mobile Order to order your meal is a straightforward process and all you need to do it is a smartphone and the My Disney Experience app! Check it out before your trip to familiarize yourself with it and plan to order meals in the morning, if possible, and schedule them to be ready when you’re looking to eat. Check out our list of spots that offer Mobile Order AND how to do it! Not Take Full Advantage of Their Dining Plan Although Disney isn’t offering any Dining Plan options at the moment, it’ll be important to really weigh the pros and cons when they do return to determine what’s best for your family. The Dining Plan may seem convenient, but to make sure you’re getting the most bang for your buck, it’s important to be strategic about it. Disney Dining Plan Shirt That often means eating at the most expensive spots, ordering the priciest items, and using your credits wisely! Luckily, we’ve put together information about…pretty much EVERYTHING you could ever want to know about the Disney Dining Plan! Learn ALL about the Dining Plan HERE! Forget to Use Snack Credits Also under the Dining Plan umbrella are snack credits! It can be easy to overestimate the amount of snacking you’ll do while in Disney. Undoubtedly, the parks have LOTS of snacks to offer that we’re constantly reviewing and telling you about. But, sometimes, you just don’t have time (or room in your stomach) for them all! This can sometimes leave you with too many snack credits left from your Dining Plan at the end of your trip. Leftover credits=wasted money! Enjoy a Mickey Rice Krispy Treat on Main Street USA! Don’t worry, these credits won’t go to waste. But, you may find yourself returning home with LOTS of packaged Mickey Krispie Treats! Unless that was your plan all along, then we support you. Just be sure to check if you have any leftover credits before you leave and use them in gift shops for drinks and snacks for the trip home. Only Visit the Super Popular Restaurants Ultimately, this is up to your family’s interests and what they want to experience and eat. However, there are so many GREAT dining spots in Disney World that are lesser frequented and can often be overshadowed by their more popular counterparts. Chef Mickey’s and Be Our Guest are really fun and immersive spots that can really make your Disney trip feel more, well, Disney. But remember to consider less popular spots that are still really great like Yak & Yeti in Animal Kingdom and Spice Road Table in EPCOT. Mickey Waffles at Trail’s End Do your research and see which Disney World restaurants best fit your family’s needs! If you’re totally overwhelmed by the choices, don’t sweat! We made our DFB Guide that covers EVERY SINGLE dining spot in Disney World and what to expect. Luckily, the resort offers hundreds of restaurants so you’ll be sure to find something excellent. Check out our 2021 DFB Guide HERE! Resorts Make a Resort Reservation Without a Discount It’s known by Disney Pros that it’s pretty rare for Disney not to offer some sort of resort discount or package at any given time. Always make sure to check for any special promotions when planning your trip. Plus, even if you book your trip at the normal rate and then notice a special going on, you can reach out to Disney and see what your options are to apply that special rate to your trip! Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort We know how important it is to get the best value for your money during a Disney World trip, so make sure to keep an eye out for any special deals when booking your resort! Click here to see some deals you can score RIGHT NOW! Forget to Budget Time to Hang by the Pool Disney Resorts often have some really impressive pools. With fun themes, waterslides, and poolside snacks, they’re a really great spot to relax while taking some time off from the hustle and bustle of the parks. Plus, if you’re shelling out lots of money for your resort, make sure to take advantage of that by experiencing the amenities it offers! Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Pool We recommend designating a few hours specifically to hang by the pool for some rest and relaxation! If you’re bringing kiddos along with you, the pool will possibly be their favorite place in all of Disney World! Check out what we consider to be the 10 BEST Disney pools! Pay For Unnecessary Room Upgrades This is another factor that ultimately comes down to the needs of your family, but there are a few ways to save money when it comes to choosing which hotel room is best for you! Resorts offer standard rooms, but you can also often get upgraded rooms they may have better views or closer proximity to amenities like pools, transportation, and dining. Royal Room at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort If it’s a must for you to be close to the hub of your resort to avoid extra time walking to and from your room, then choose that upgraded room! But, if you don’t think you’ll be spending much time in the room besides to conk out, then maybe you can pass on that room with a view. Disney’s Art of Animation Resort This same idea applies to the level of hotel you choose to stay at. Deluxe resorts are fantastic, but they also cost WAY more than Disney’s Moderate or Value accommodations. Deluxe resorts offer more dining, often closer proximity to the parks, nicer rooms, and more amenities. BUT if a room is just a place to sleep until you can wake up and hit the parks each day, consider paying less for a room at a lower level resort. You’ll save a bundle and get roughly the same experience. Once again, going over your family’s priorities can help determine what’s most important to you and each person in your crew. Check out 8 gadgets you need for your Disney Resort stay! And those are 22 things that Disney Pros NEVER do! Are you guilty of doing any of them? We’re always coming up with new tips (and improving old ones) to make sure you have a great trip to Disney World! Follow along with us for more tips, tricks, news, and reviews! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite tried and true Disney tip? Tell us in the comments! The post 22 Things Disney Pros NEVER Do! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Every Disney World PRO Knows These 26 Tips. Do You? The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them! Disney News This Week: ALL the News and Updates from the Most Magical Places on Earth! View the full article

The secret is out! If you haven’t heard the latest Disney Water Parks news, I am thrilled to share that cast members are working hard to prepare Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park for its reopening on March 7, 2021. Disney Water Parks fans are roughly one month, one week, one day and 22 hours away from once again leisurely floating along Cross Country Creek, speeding down Summit Plummet and indulging in their favorite meals at the Lottawatta Lodge. I know I’m not the only one counting down the days!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/u18z_8DKYvo View the full article

We’re getting very excited to watch Disney’s upcoming film, Raya and the Last Dragon! ©Disney The movie will be releasing in theaters and on Disney+ on March 5th, 2021. We’ve been watching all the trailers in anticipation (we’re only a month and a half away), and now Disney has released another one for us to check out! Disney released this new trailer on their Twitter account (@Disney), and it gives us a glimpse into more of what the movie is going to be like! Don’t forget that during its initial release on Disney+, the film will be using the same “premier access” system that was used with the live-action Mulan. This means that (at least for a time) those who want to watch this way will need to pay $29.99. We’ll be on the lookout for more information about this upcoming film, and we can’t wait to watch it ourselves! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest news on Disney films and series! Theaters or Disney+? Here’s Where You Can See All the 2021 Movies! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be watching this film? On Disney+ or in theaters? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: Watch Disney's NEW 'Raya and the Last Dragon' Trailer first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney Doesn’t Want You To Know About These 8 Alternative Movie Endings! The ULTIMATE Guide to Every Disney Movie Coming Out in 2020 and 2021! NEWS: Sean Connery Has Passed Away at 90 Years Old View the full article

Rise and shine! It’s National Plan for Vacation Day and the planDisney panelists are here and ready to help you plan your next Disney vacation! Resorts, theme parks, restaurants and so much more await you.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/NsPsS2JkPjY View the full article

Like many people, we were pretty happy to say goodbye to 2020 and hello to 2021. It’s a brand new year! Cinderella Castle And it seems Disney was eagerly anticipating the New Year, too, because the company has made a TON of announcements in the first month of 2021 — like, enough to last us all year! And it’s only JANUARY! And we’re still just getting used to Park Hopping being back at Disney World again! So what has Disney already announced this month? Let’s go through everything we’ve recently reported on. Confirmed Projects for 2021 The global health crisis put a wrench in some of Disney’s construction plans, with some projects getting delayed. But earlier this month, a D23 post confirmed that the following were still in the works for 2021: Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure at Disneyland Resort Snow White’s Enchanted Wish at Disneyland Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT Harmonious at EPCOT Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel at Disneyland Paris A new Cars-based attraction at Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris Avengers Campus concept art ©Disney Of course, the attractions located in Disneyland Resort all depend on when those parks can open. That list leaves out four other ongoing projects, which could possibly be delayed until 2021. This includes TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT, the Space 220 restaurant at EPCOT, and Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. The Star Wars Hotel website currently says opening in 2021, so hopefully that remains true! Get more info on Disney’s confirmed projects for 2021 Disneyland’s Annual Pass Program Discontinued Just recently, Disney announced it would discontinue the Disneyland Resort’s Annual Pass Program. Disney is working on a new Membership Program for Disneyland that will consider frequency of pass use, price, and spontaneity of park trips. Disneyland Gates Disney will survey passholders about what they will want from the membership. Disneyland Resort remains closed, except for Downtown Disney and part of Buena Vista Street in California Adventure, which are operating with stores at limited capacity and restaurants limited to take-out dining only. We’re Breaking Down the Disneyland Annual Passholder Refunds Disney World Discontinuing Magical Express Disney announced that as of January 1st, 2022, Disney World will be discontinuing the Magical Express airport transportation service. This is the free shuttle service that acts as transportation between Disney World Resorts and Orlando International Airport. Magical Express This announcement comes after Magical Express stopped offering luggage delivery for guests after Disney World reopened. There is a new Brightline train in the works that will connect the Orlando International Airport to Disney Springs. That project is expected to be completed in 2022. Here’s more about Disney’s announcement regarding Magical Express Early Theme Park Entry at Disney World Disney has not brought back Extra Magic Hours since reopening but previously announced that Disney resort guests will soon have access to Early Theme Park Entry. As part of the 50th Anniversary celebrations, Disney will allow guests staying at Disney-owned resorts (and other select resorts) to gain entry into the theme parks 30 minutes before everyone else. Magic Kingdom Entrance Where Extra Magic Hours allowed guests one-hour early access to specific parks on specific days, this new Early Theme Park Entry program will allow guests to enter any park they choose on any day they choose 30 minutes early. Here’s more info. on Early Theme Park Entry New Storyline for The Jungle Cruise Disney has announced that the beloved Jungle Cruise will be getting a new storyline! Disney will be “building on the story” that Disney-goers know and love at both Disney World and Disneyland. Concept Art ©Disney Some of the changes, as announced by Disney Parks Blog and an exclusive D23 interview with Imagineer Chris Beatty, include the”first continuous story, fantastic updated scenes, colorful new characters, and more.” The Jungle Cruise will also soon include “new adventures that stay true to the experience we know and love – more humor, wildlife and skipper heart – and also reflect and value the diversity of the world around us.” Sounds pretty exciting! Concept Art ©Disney Disney has released some concept art showcasing what is coming to the attraction. There are no specific dates yet for when this change will happen, but Imagineer Chris Beatty said the team is working hard to try to get everything in this year. Also, this update will not involve the new Jungle Cruise film set to open later this year. Here’s everything you need to know about The Jungle Cruise’s NEW storyline Festival of the Lion King Returning After Disney World reopened, much of the parks’ entertainment did not return, and many entertainment Cast Members were laid off. But we have started to see entertainment returning to the parks like the Frozen Sing-A-Long reopening in October 2020 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This month, Disney announced the return of Animal Kingdom’s Festival of the Lion King this summer! ©Disney Disney will make the appropriate “adjustments to the show on stage and backstage, including updates to choreography to allow for appropriate physical distancing.” Guest seating will also be adjusted to account for social distancing. Get more details on the return of Festival of the Lion King Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Experience Closing Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom is a fun card game at Magic Kingdom that allows guests to interact with certain elements around the park. And Disney announced that it was closing the experience this month. Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom We later learned that the experience was set to close on January 24th, and as a result, we saw a lot of people playing the game in the parks over that weekend. See photos of guests playing their final Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom game Whew! That is a LOT. And we’re just getting started in 2021, so it’s going to be interesting to see what other big announcements Disney makes at the beginning of the year! And as always, we’ll keep you updated! 5 Important Tips For Early Theme Park Entry 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. Which big Disney announcement surprised you the most this month? Let us know in the comments! The post OK January, ENOUGH. We've Had a Year's Worth of Disney Announcements in One Month first appeared on the disney food blog. 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We’ve been seeing a lot of exciting things over at Gideon’s Bakehouse lately! After trying some of their enormous cookies, delectable cake slices, and peanut butter-y coffee at their soft opening in December, they had their grand opening event on January 16th! While the cookies may be the main draw for this shop, we went in today to grab something else. Well, we did originally go in for cookies (who can blame us?!?), but on our visit we noticed there were Gideon’s Bakehouse Face Masks for sale! And of course we had to grab one! Gideon’s Face Mask We had seen employees wearing these masks since the soft opening, but now it looks like Gideon’s is selling them to guests. Gideon’s Face Mask The design is simple but matches the shop perfectly, and how cute will it make your next photoshoot with your cookies? One of our favorite parts is the gargoyle wings. Gideon’s Face Mask If you visit Gideon’s, you can grab this mask for $10. Not only did we find the mask, but an employee told us about the upcoming February cookie! We were told it would have chocolate and chili powder and that it will debut on February 1st. We’ll be on the lookout for more details on this cookie, and we’ll update you on the latest! Curious to learn more about Gideon’s Bakehouse? Check out our exclusive interview with the owner — Steve Lewis. 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 Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments below! The post PHOTOS: There Are Gideon's Bakehouse Face Masks in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New At Disney Springs: Marvel Tees, Black Widow Merch, and Lots of Holiday Goodies! 15 NEW Things We Found Out at Disney World in December! Rustic Cuff Just Closed in Disney Springs — Could THIS New Spot Take Its Place? 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. If you’re looking for a fun at-home activity, we’ve got you covered! Cinderella Castle Disney LEGO fans may remember the Star Wars Cantina set (it was 3,000 pieces!) or this amazing LEGO model of Disney’s Riviera Resort. But if your little one is into LEGOs and you’re looking for something a bit…simpler, these new princess LEGO sets we found on shopDisney may be for you! The Elsa and the Nokk LEGO set is 125 pieces and features both the Enchanted Forest and the Dark Sea for endless Frozen 2 fun. The set comes with 2 mini Elsa dolls as well as a tiny Iduna, Nokk, Olaf, and Earth Giant! @Disney The entire set closes up into a storybook, so it’s portable, too! This set costs $19.99. Click Here to Buy the Elsa and the Nokk LEGO Set! For a different kind of adventure, the Cinderella’s Royal Carriage LEGO Set follows Cinderella on her way to the ball. Mini-dolls include Cinderella, the Fairy Godmother, and Gus Gus. @Disney Cinderella has already made her magical transformation into her blue ball gown, and her white and gold pumpkin carriage is waiting for her! This set is 237 pieces and costs $39.99. Click Here to Buy the Cinderella’s Royal Carriage LEGO Set! Your little one can journey under the sea with the Ariel’s Celebration Boat LEGO Set. Ariel and Prince Eric are joined by their animal friends Flounder, Sebastian, and Max as they celebrate their wedding! @Disney There’s even a treasure chest with rings and a triton. This set is 114 pieces and costs $29.99. Click Here to Buy the Ariel’s Celebration Boat LEGO Set! These three princess-themed LEGO sets will take the whole family right into the middle of a fairytale. We’ll keep you posted with more new Disney toys and other park updates, so stay tuned to DFB! Check Out These Gorgeous New Princess Dresses! 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 LEGO set is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post These Disney Princess LEGO Sets are Straight Out of a Fairytale! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Yes, You CAN Dress Up Your Disney nuiMOs for Valentine’s Day MORE of Disney’s Limited-Edition Lunar New Year Collection Is Now Online Kiddos Will Probably Obsess Over This Pretend Disney Princess Kitchen (Because We Totally Are)! 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. Disney’s nuiMOs plushes seem to be the new trend. Mickey and Minnie nuiMOs Since arriving in the parks and online, the nuiMOs plushes (and their miniature outfits) have both awed and confused us. Sure, they’re adorable, posable, and dress-able…and expensive. But if you’re paying to accessorize your nuiMOs in all the latest, we’ve got news for you! A new Valentine’s Day nuiMOs dress is arriving on shopDisney on February 1st! It’s bright red and comes with a heart-shaped purse. Minnie looks all ready for her date night with Mickey! ©Disney The dress matches this Polka Dot Loungefly Backpack perfectly. And luckily for you, this backpack is already available in the parks and online. ©Disney The backpack is $19.99 (yes, almost $20 for a miniature backpack), but at least it completes Minnie’s look! We’re still not sure if we’re buying into these pricey new arrivals, but with this upcoming outfit release, it doesn’t look like they’re going away anytime soon. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates! Dress Yourself for Valentine’s Day with These New Minnie Ears! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you bought a nuiMOs plush? Let us know in the comments! The post Yes, You CAN Dress Up Your Disney nuiMOs for Valentine's Day first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: These Are the Disney Plushes We Never Knew We Needed! Here’s When Disney’s New Posable nuiMOs Plushes Will Be Released in Stores and Online! These Disney Couples Tees Let You Match With Your Love! View the full article

Every holiday is reason to celebrate at Disney and red, pink, and some Valentine’s sweets are taking over! Disney Springs Over at The Ganachery, there are a bunch of sweet and chocolatey ways to celebrate the season of love! So throw on your Valentine’s Day Minnie Mouse ears and travel with us over to Disney Springs! The Ganachery is a specialty chocolate shop that whips up custom-blended dark and milk chocolate ganache. Around each holiday, we tend to head over and check out the special offerings, and they brought back some fancy options for this Valentine’s Day! The Ganachery Check out these Sweetheart Minnie Piñatas that are back for $28! The hollow chocolate Minnie Mouse is made of Dark 65% Chocolate Sphere filled with Marshmallow Treats and comes with a little hammer to help you break inside. Sweetheart Minnie Piñata And, if you want to take your chocolate on the go, grab one of the returning Chocolate Pops for $6.50 each! These Raspberry and Dark 65% Chocolate Pops come in a variety of designs, including some chocolate foil and one that says “I U.”Now that’s a way to send a message! Chocolate Pops And, another chocolate creation has made it’s return for the holiday. The Strawberry Champagne Chocolates are Strawberry Ganache with Champagne and feature Cinderella’s carriage with SPARKLES! A chocolatey treat royally fit for a princess. Strawberry Champagne Chocolate Needless to say, The Ganachery is the place to BE when it comes to stocking up on chocolate for Valentine’s Day. But, you know we’re still trying all the Valentine’s snacks around the parks so stay tuned to DFB! Check out all of the Disney Valentine’s Merchandise! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever tried chocolate from The Ganachery? Let us know in the comments! The post Get Some FANCY Valentine's Chocolate at Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Disney Springs! Happy Hours, Star Wars Shoes AND New Bags, and Minnie Ears Ornaments! What’s New in Disney Springs — Halloween Cakes, Construction Updates, and Galaxy’s Edge Merch! What’s New at Disney Springs — Cauldron Bath Bombs, Duck Tales Merch, And WonderFall Treats Galore! View the full article

New treats have arrived at Trolley Treats at Disney California Adventure and they are pink and red with hearts all over! Downtown Disney No need to make your way over to Walt Disney World to get in on the Valentine’s Day action. Today, we spotted chocolate, chocolate, and MORE chocolate in Disney California Adventure! Trolley Treats is located on Buena Vista Street and is a seriously sweet shop filled with fresh made treats. And, much like Disney merchandise, there’s a whole line dedicated to the sugar filled holiday — Valentine’s Day. If you’re a fan of Disney Krispies, this might just “bee” a match made in heaven. The “Bee” Mine Krispie is shaped like a heart and topped with white chocolate and a bee buzzing by for $5.99. “Bee” Mine Krispie This thing is THICKKK. The ratio of chocolate to krispie was a little skewed, however we think it would’ve been too much if the white chocolate coating was thicker. If you are a krispie fan, though, you’ll enjoy it. People who do not want something too sweet will probably want to stay away. “Bee” Mine Krispie The krispie is the least chocolatey of the v-day treat collection so put on your stretchy pants before you continue reading! There’s a new chocolate wand in town and its stripped like Tigger, just in pink and red! The Chocolate Dipped Marshmallow Wand is a stick of marshmallows dipped in caramel and then DIPPED AGAIN in dark chocolate for $5.49. Valentine’s Day Marshmallow Wand This was simply sweet and chewy. The chocolate and caramel can be a bit messy, but we LOVED that it was covered in dark chocolate. If you aren’t a fan of the white chocolate, like on the krispie, this is a good treat to try. Marshmallow Wand And, for a classic celebration of love, Chocolate Covered Strawberries are available for $4.49. We didn’t try these this time around, but they are worth a mention! These babies are usually a year-round offering, but we’re glad to see them in time for Valentine’s Day. Chocolate Covered Strawberries And, the last of the treats joining the Valentine’s Day soiree is the “Bee” Mine Chocolate Covered Caramel Apple for $11.99. The apple features the same design as the krispie but joins forces with fruit, caramel, and chocolate for a treat to share (or not, we won’t judge). “Bee” Mine Chocolate Covered Caramel Apple These treats join an extensive collection of merchandise to celebrate Valentine’s Day. So, grab your Valentine’s Day Minnie ears, your cutest Disney couples shirt, and get to snacking! Check out the new membership that could replace the Disneyland Annual Passholder program. 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 is your favorite Valentine’s treat from Disney? Let us know in the comments! The post Review! These May 'Bee' The Sweetest Treats at Disneyland Resort! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disneyland Resort: 999 Happy Haunted Pieces of Merch and Some Love for Jack Skellington Himself! Disneyland Annual Passholders…You’ve Scored Your Own Private Outdoor Lounge! REVIEW! Orange You Glad We Found the Mandarin Cotton Candy at Disneyland’s Lunar New Year! View the full article

It’s time to start celebrating Mardi Gras at Disney! Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen In Downtown Disney, we’ve found some new tasty snacks even as other locations are temporarily closing once more. And at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express, we’re already preparing for Mardi Gras with some new seasonal treats! The Mardi Gras Glazed Beignets come in fresh-baked batches of 4, 6, or 10. They’re your typical French style beignets dusted with powdered sugar — but with an almond glaze and Mardi Gras-colored sprinkles! Mardi Gras Glazed Beignets We found them super warm and fluffy — the menu isn’t lying when it says they’re made fresh throughout the day! Plus, we love the purple and green sprinkles. They’re so festive! Mardi Gras Glazed Beignets The beignets themselves were tasty and sweet, but the almond glaze was a little odd. The almond flavor didn’t come through, so the end result was strange. We would prefer to order the regular beignets instead! Mardi Gras Glazed Beignets Still, beignets fans will want to give these a try. And if you’re not fond of the super-sweet, you may want to skip. The batch of 4 beignets is $8.49, and you can add dipping sauces for $1.49 each. Note that the dipping sauces aren’t seasonal — they’re your typical Ralph Brennan’s dipping sauces you can pick up any ol’ day. Mardi Gras Glazed Beignets These beignets are a great way to get into the Mardi Gras spirit! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney food reviews and updates! Love Beignets? Check Out This Step-by-Step Tutorial! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you going to try these Mardi Gras beignets? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: We're Stuffing Our Faces With Mardi Gras BEIGNETS (!!) in Downtown Disney first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Reopened at Disneyland Resort Today Review! We Were Reunited With Our Beloved Beignets at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express in Disneyland! Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express in Downtown Disney Now Offers Mobile Ordering! View the full article

The situation with eating and drinking in Disney World has been kind of complex. Buena Vista Street Until today, Southern California has been under a stay-at-home order for more than a month. During the order, all on-location dining was prohibited in Downtown Disney. Now, the stay-at-home order has been lifted, so we’re checking in on the current dining policy at Disneyland Resort. When we got to Downtown Disney today we noticed that the signage prohibiting eating and drinking was still posted. So, can you eat in Disneyland again or not? Downtown Disney Signage We got to asking around and heard from Cast Members at Marceline’s Confectionery and a manager in World of Disney that stationary and socially-distanced eating and drinking is allowed once again. Marceline’s Confectionery At first, we thought it was confusing that the signs were still posted but a little later we noticed a Cast Member carting away several of the “No Eating and Drinking” signs. Downtown Disney Signage We spoke to a few Guest Relations managers who clarified that eating and drinking are allowed once more and they’ve returned to the rules they used prior to the stay-at-home order. Guests must be stationary and off to the side to eat and drink. As of right now, most dining locations that were closed during the stay-at-home order have remained closed. Disneyland We’ll be keeping you updated on the situation in Downtown Disney so stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates! Click here to learn more about the lifting of the stay-at-home order! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Headed to visit Downtown Disney soon? Have questions? Let us know in the comments! The post Guests Can Eat and Drink Around Downtown Disney Again first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: FULL List of the Open and Closed Disneyland Resort Locations Due to California’s Stay-At-Home Order What Is It ACTUALLY Like to Buy Food in Disneyland Resort Right Now? NEWS: Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort Will Be CLOSED on Christmas Day View the full article

There are so many updates coming out of Disney World that it’s hard to keep track! But, rest assured, we’re tracking all the Disney updates daily so that we can bring them all to you! Pop Century Resort Last month, we learned that the pool at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa would be closing this winter for refurbishment. And, there’s more pool refurbishments coming to Disney World — this time at Disney’s Pop Century Resort. Pop Century is one of the value resorts at Walt Disney World and is one of the stops for the Disney Skyliner. If you’re planning to stay at this hotel during your upcoming visit and want to take a dip in the pool you’ll need to plan ahead. The Hippy Dippy Pool will be closing from February 15th through early March 2021 for maintenance work. ©Disney During this time, guests may see or hear construction but Disney noted that construction will only take place between dusk and 9AM. So, your slumber shouldn’t be interrupted. Hippy Dippy Pool at Pop Century Smaller pools located around the resort will remain open so you can still cool off on a sunny winter day in Florida. We’ll have more updates on construction and a potential reopening date as things develop. Check out more construction updates at Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever stayed at a Disney resort during a pool closure? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Pop Century's Hippy Dippy Pool Is Closing for Refurbishment in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: There’s a NEW Fruity Minnie Mouse Cupcake in Disney World! Confession: We’re Kinda Glad These Major Menu Bombs Are Gone from Disney World! Two Fan FAVORITE Dishes Return to Disney World’s Pop Century Resort! View the full article

We sure hope you’re ready to get WILD! Animal Kingdom We popped into Disney World’s wildest park yesterday to make sure YOU are up to date on all the latest updates! So, here’s everything new in food and construction in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Before we dive into the news though, we wanted to show you a couple of the cool animal sightings we got to experience yesterday! Headed into the park, we spotted a Cast Member feeding our friend the tortoise. Tortoise Feeding This baby gorilla was going bananas on Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail. Look at that balance! Baby Gorilla And he wasn’t the only one! We even spotted one of these primates climbing right on up a tree. Gorilla Climbing a Tree And here’s a little meerkat keeping watch for his family! Meerkats take shifts being the lookout for the group. Isn’t that cool? Meerkat Animal Kingdom Food Updates Various Locations Okay, now into those updates! The first thing we noticed was that most of the drink and snack kiosks still have that Green Mickey Jingle Bell Sipper from Christmastime. Green Jingle Bell Sipper Harambe Fruit Market Over at Harambe Fruit Market, we spotted Simba Pretzels for sale! Simba Pretzel Animal Kingdom Construction Updates Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail And there’s a little bit of construction going on at Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail. The path was blocked off right after the Meerkat viewing area. A Cast Member told us this is just a bit of routine maintenance. Gorilla Falls Path Closed Off To deal with the fact that folks have to come out the way they came in, there was a Cast Member counting the number of guests who had entered and exited the trail and directional arrows on the ground. Click here to learn more about the Gorilla Falls construction! And there you have it! That’s everything new in Animal Kingdom this time. We’ll check in again soon! Want more of the latest from Animal Kingdom? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Headed to Animal Kingdom soon? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New at Animal Kingdom: Animal Sightings, Simba Pretzels, and New Construction! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom — Updates on Fave Snacks, New Pins, and MORE! What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: TONS of Holiday Pins and Simba Pretzels Disappear Again! What’s New at Animal Kingdom: Annual Passholder Ears and Disney Meme Pins! View the full article