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Throughout 2020 and even some of 2021, a lot of Disney news was about park closures, and updates on restaurants and resorts that have remained closed or have delayed their re-openings. France Pavilion Expansion But, this week, the Disney news was a bit different. Instead of looking at the past or things that are closed, we got TONS of sneak peeks and info about things that will be OPENING in the future. Want to see the rooms at the Star Wars hotel? How about a look at Tom Holland’s role in the upcoming Avengers Campus? Or a walk inside the new Ratatouille area? We’ve got all that and more! Peek Inside the Star Wars Hotel Ready to board a starcruiser and blast off on your own intergalactic Star Wars adventure? Well, you’ll be able to do just that when Star Wars: Galactic Starcrusier (a.k.a. the Star Wars hotel) opens in Disney World. A quick reminder that while we call this a “hotel,” it’s really more of a fully immersive cruise-like experience. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Concept Art ©Disney We’ve seen some mocked up rooms previously, but this week we got a peek at a real guest room within the Star Wars hotel! Those bunk beds look rather TINY, but we’ll reserve full judgment until we see them in person ourselves. ©Disney (Posted by Jeff Vahle via Instagram @jeffvahle) If you want a look at the window in the room that looks out to SPACE(!!) and more details about what you’ll be able to do when you stay at the hotel, check out our full post! Click here to see more about the Star Wars hotel rooms! Check Out the New Ratatouille Area From the furthest reaches of the galaxy, we move to “Remy’s Paris.” Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure (a brand new attraction) as well as La Creperie de Paris and more will be coming to EPCOT’s France pavilion through a new, expanded area. This week all of the bushes blocking the entrance were removed and we finally got to WALK INTO the Ratatouille area! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Area in the France Pavilion We got to see some of the beautiful decor… France Expansion in January 2021 …a look at the new Crepe restaurant… Crêpes à Emporter …and we even got to go inside some new bathrooms in this expanded area! We can certainly appreciate a good Disney bathroom, so we were excited to get a peek at this one. France Expansion Restrooms We also got to see what this new area looks like in the evening, and my goodness, it is beautiful. France Expanded Area Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and the crepe restaurant are both set to open at some point this year. Much of the expanded area is still blocked off, but we’re on the lookout for more updates. Click here to go INSIDE the Ratatouille area with us! Take a Look at the NEW Gelato Kiosk Moving over just a few pavilions, we got a look at the new gelato kiosk coming to the Italy pavilion in EPCOT! Gelato Cart Construction This new gelato spot is set to serve up 12 different varieties of gelato and sorbet, including gluten-friendly and plant-based flavors. The kiosk will also offer a seasonally-inspired menu and will incorporate local fruits into its recipes. La Gelateria We don’t have an opening date for it yet, but we will let you know as soon as we get more information! Click here to see more about this gelato kiosk! First LOOK at Tom Holland in Avengers Campus Some of the news this week took us over to Disneyland, more specifically Avengers Campus, which is being built at Disney California Adventure Park. Entrance area for Avengers Campus, previously used for outdoor food carts If you’re a fan of Tom Holland’s portrayal of Spider-Man in the latest Marvel movies then you’ll definitely want to check out the video that was released this week. In the video, you’ll get to see Tom Holland reprising his role as Peter Parker for part of the pre-show of a new attraction coming to Avengers Campus called WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure. ©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation In that attraction, guests will get a presentation from Peter Parker about some of the new inventions from him and the rest of the WEB (Worldwide Engineering Brigade) Tech team, including their Spider-Bots. Disney then notes that when “Peter’s demonstration goes awry, the Spider-Bots are stuck in a replication loop, creating even more Spider-Bots!” Spider-Bot Guests will put on 3D glasses and go on a mission to test-drive the WEB Slinger vehicle, and discover their own web-slinging super powers. In the video, you can see Tom Holland boarding what appears to be the attraction vehicle for some web-slinging action of his own. Check out the FULL video here! Also, while it isn’t new, we did want to mention that this week we also got some BIG news about a returning fan-favorite show. This week, Disney announced that the incredibly popular Festival of the Lion King show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be coming back soon! The show is expected to return in a modified way this summer and WE CANNOT WAIT. Festival of the Lion King And those are some of the biggest Disney news stories from this week. It seems Disney is truly saying “cheers to the future and you” and celebrating some amazing new and returning upcoming experiences. Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more exciting Disney news! Disneyland Paris also announced this week that it will be delaying its reopening. Check out the details 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. Which of these new things are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments! The post SNEAK PEEK at 4 NEW Experiences Coming to the Disney Parks! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Here’s the MOST IMPORTANT News Disney Announced This Week! What Has To Happen Before Disney World Reopens What Every Disney Fan Is Thinking, But No One Will Say. 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. It’s hard to believe the classic Disney animated movie The Lady and the Tramp celebrated its 65th anniversary last year! Lady and the Tramp Topiary But we get the movie’s timeless appeal, as well as its sweet love story. And how perfect is it to celebrate this iconic couple with Valentine’s Day quite literally around the corner? We’ve already seen this lovable pair celebrated with a spirit jersey and couples t-shirts, but we’ve found a new piece of Lady and the Tramp merch to make your Valentine’s Day date night even more memorable. Because you can now get ready for that special night with The Lady and the Tramp Cosmetic Bag! Lady and the Tramp Cosmetic Bag ©BoxLunch This adorable cosmetic bag is shaped like a hatbox, just like the one Lady originally arrived in as a puppy! It has Lady on top, with a sweet blue bow that doubles as a handle. Lady and the Tramp Cosmetic Bag ©BoxLunch So when you’re getting ready for that special spaghetti dinner, you’ll have all your makeup handy in one place! This bag is currently available for pre-order on BoxLunch for $22.42. Click here to buy The Lady and the Tramp Cosmetic Bag Stay tuned, because we’ll be sure to keep an eye out for even more cool Disney merchandise! The New Valentine’s Day Minnie Ears Have Officially Arrived 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. Who’s your favorite Disney couple? Let us know in the comments! The post The Most Adorable Lady and the Tramp Makeup Bag Is Now Available for Pre-Order! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Get Grungy With This New Disney Villains Loungefly Backpack! This NEW Winnie the Pooh Danielle Nicole Collection Is Taking Us Up, Up, And Away! Gus From ‘Cinderella’ Is the Star of This New Disney Loungefly! View the full article

Today I have some exciting news to share with you. Now you can meet ‘Olu Mel, A Disney Friend of Duffy, at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, playing endearing and uplifting music on his ‘ukulele. While he is known to be a bit shy, he is happiest enjoying nature and making others smile with his music, which is exactly what brought him to Aulani Resort.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/m7iF61IbnII View the full article

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Every day, our Walt Disney World cast members bring the magic to each interaction to create once-in-a-lifetime memories for you, our guests. We are so proud to see some of those moments recognized by you on social using the hashtag #CastCompliment.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/1BBekFtmBH0 View the full article

Headed to Disney World next week? EPCOT If you are, then you’ve probably got packing on the brain. We’re here to help! When you’re not from here (and even when you are) packing for a Florida winter can be a mystery of an experience. That’s why we’re bringing you an update on the forecast next week so you can be ready for the temperatures! Weather Forecast According to The Weather Channel, this week is going to be BY FAR the warmest we’ve seen in a while! We saw some warming up last week, but we’ve got some seriously springtime temperatures coming up. Take a look! January 25th Monday, January 25th will start the week with the HOTTEST temperatures we’ll see. That day is going to max out at an 86-degree high and we’ll see 65 degrees at night. Wowza — we might not even need to pack those layers! ©The Weather Channel The chance of rain is pretty low but the winds are going to be pretty high. Get ready for it to be a little breezy! January 26th The next day, January 26th, stays about the same with the mid-80s during the day and the mid-60s at night. ©The Weather Channel That low chain of rain and high chance of blusteriness continues. Like most of the week, Tuesday should be partly cloudy. January 27th On Wednesday, January 27th, we’re going to see temps continue to hang out in about the same place. Wow! Consistent weather in Florida? Who’d have thunk it? ©The Weather Channel This day should be relatively nice with periods of clouds and sunshine. January 28th For Thursday, January 28th, we’re seeing a slight drop during the day to the high 70s and a steeper drop in the evening to the mid 50s. ©The Weather Channel Yup, this is the day you’re going to want to make sure you break out those layers. 79 degrees is toasty, but if you’re out later that 56-degree low could leave you shivering. January 29th The week continues with another drop in temperatures and a still rainless day on January 29th. ©The Weather Channel This is the coolest day of the week and definitely another one where a scarf or light jacket will come in handy in the evening. January 30th Saturday, January 30th brings us a little bump higher during the day and about the same temps at night. ©The Weather Channel Here, we’re looking at a 76-degree high and a 51-degree low. January 31st And we’ll wrap up our week on January 31st with those temperatures sitting at a comfy 74-degree high and a brisk 51-degree low. ©The Weather Channel Sunday evening might be the only rain of the week! Overview of the Week Here is a full overview of the week according to The Weather Channel. Temperatures stay relatively high, but more-or-less decline as the week goes on. We’re mostly looking at 70s to 80s highs and 50s to 60s lows. ©The Weather Channel Other websites like Click Orlando News 6… ©Click Orlando News 6 …and WESH 2 News have similar forecasts throughout the week. ©WESH 2 News Of course, forecasts AREN’T foolproof! So, don’t leave those sweatshirts at home! It looks like you’ll luck out with some gorgeous weather, but keep an eye on that forecast for sudden changes as you get closer to and during your trip. Click here for tips to survive Disney World weather! How Should You Plan? If you are headed to Disney World next week, we’ve got a few tips on how to plan for the weather! It’s time to pack those layers! We know, we know, we sound a little bit like a broken record at this point but this is a SUPER important tip. The absolute key to Florida winter is to PACK THOSE LAYERS. Yep, that means in your luggage AND in your park bag each day. Mickey Reversible Coat A telltale sign of Florida winter is the slingshot in temperatures between the day and the night. You can see that temps tend to drop about 20 degrees. Whew! Bring along a jacket, hat, or scarf; if you don’t, you might find yourself spending more than you like on a warm souvenir in the parks! Wear sun protection and don’t rule out rain! Yes, the forecast SAYS there won’t be rain but if there’s one thing to know about Florida, it’s that rain can happen at ANY time. Winter is definitely a drier season in Florida, but showers still sneak up out of nowhere. Bring a poncho or rain jacket just in case! Reigning Cats and Dogs Rain Jacket Plus, winter suns can actually be pretty harsh on your skin! Don’t think that just because it’s winter you can skip out on the lathering up in the morning. Make sure you and the rest of your family have plenty of sunscreen and reapply throughout the day — especially with these sunny and warmer days we’re seeing! Click here for more tips for packing your park bag! We’ll see you next week for another weather update. And, if you’re headed to Disney World, we hope you have an absolute BLAST! Click here for the latest news from Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you headed to Disney World next week? Tell us in the comments! The post It's Going to Be WARM and Sunny in Disney World Next Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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In case you missed it, today is National Polka Dot Day, which is when we celebrate all things Minnie Mouse! Mickey and Minnie And no one rocks polka dots like our girl Minnie! That’s why we’ve seen some really cool new merch drop dedicated to her stylish dots, including a new HARVEYS collection! And there is plenty of other polka dot merch available, too! Disney has also announced a special virtual event to honor the world’s most fashionable mouse. Disney is celebrating National Polka Dot Day by collaborating with Create & Cultivate, a modern media company for working women for Positively Minnie: The Polka Dot Summit 2.0 — The Digital Edition. ©Disney and Create & Cultivate For the second year in a row — this time virtually — the Polka Dot Summit will show what it means to be “Positively Minnie” by offering programming meant to inspire attendees. Even better? It’s free! The event will let Minnie fans participate in workshops and styling sessions, all based around Minnie! Oh, and there’s totally a chance to shop for the latest in Minnie merch, too! Minnie Mouse nuiMO National Polka Dot Day is bringing a lot of exciting Minnie merch from Kate Spade New York, Eggie, Loungefly, The Happy Planner, Corkcicle, Tommy Bahama, BaubleBar, and Torrid, much which is available at retailers right now. Worldwide, Minnie fans can rock the dots with collections from Levi’s, Adidas, Pandora Jewelry, H&M and more! Minnie Mouse Kate Spade Disney Collection The event kicks off on February 13th at 9AM PST. Although the event is free, registration is required — you can sign up here. Registration closes on February 12th, so don’t forget! Also, guests must be 18 and older to attend. Sounds like fun! We’ll let you know about any other special Minnie-inspired events! PHOTOS: We Found Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Ears at Disneyland Resort! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How are you celebrating National Polka Dot Day? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Just Announced a FREE Minnie Mouse-Inspired Virtual Event! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Learn Disney Secrets, Celebrate Mickey’s Birthday, and More with TONS of Virtual D23 Events Celebrate National Polka Dot Day With These 7 Minnie Mouse Items! Take After Chef Mickey With This New Disney Eats Kitchenware Collection! View the full article

Jambo from Harambe Market! Harambe Market This spot in Animal Kingdom’s Africa reopened in November for guests visiting this beautiful park on the weekends. But while hours remain somewhat limited, Harambe Market is currently open every day of the week except for Tuesdays and Wednesdays. So we thought we’d stop by during our Friday visit to grab a bite that we haven’t previously tried. During one of our most recent visits to Harambe Market, we focused on one of the location’s primary offerings, the Ribs and Chicken Bowl which is served with cilantro rice. Today we ordered another dish that’s in keeping with the somewhat healthier fare at the Market: the Harambe Salad! Harambe Salad The flavor focus here is a bit of a surprise, as the Harambe Salad is a “Mediterranean-influenced” dish. Harambe Salad The makings include Pepperoncini, Kalamata Olives, Cucumber, Tomato, and Feta, and it’s served with Greek-style Vinaigrette Dressing. You’ll notice on Mobile Order that it can be ordered with or without chicken. Harambe Salad You’ll also notice on Mobile Order that there is an option to have the dressing included on the side, if you prefer; however, we ordered it as-is (with the dressing mixed in) and with chicken. A few pita triangles are also plated with the salad. Harambe Salad As you’ve probably already noticed from our photos above, the portion is HUGE, and there are generous inclusions of all of the ingredients! Harambe Salad Simply put: if you are a fan of Mediterranean salads, this will likely be a hit for you, just like it was for us! We were especially happy with the oodles of those Kalamata olives! Harambe Salad As far as the meat, we did find that we prefer the chicken from Satu’li Canteen (Pandora’s counter service location which specializes in customizable Bowls). But the accompaniments in the Harambe Salad are top notch. Harambe Salad The only real flaw we found was, alas, with the Pita triangles. They were so hard that they were pretty much inedible. Harambe Salad Overall, though, the dish is light and truly flavorful while also being very filling! It’s also worth mentioning that, on a day like today that is serving up beautiful weather, Harambe Market also offers a lovely outdoor setting (including plenty of spots offering shade) to soak it all in! Harambe Market The Harambe Salad is $11.99 with chicken or $9.99 without. If you’d like to try it (or maybe even grab a Simba Cupcake here), just keep in mind that Harambe Market is currently closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and hours on the days it is open are typically 10:30AM to 3PM. Oh, and ICYMI, when it comes to Animal Kingdom, we’ve got some more good news to share this week… Find out about what’s coming BACK to Animal Kingdom this summer by clicking here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever dined at Harambe Market? Please let us know with a comment! The post Review! This Salad Serves Up Unexpected Mediterranean Flavors in Disney's Animal Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review: New Bowls — Ribs, Chicken, and Roasted Vegetable — at Harambe Market in Animal Kingdom Photo Tour and Review: The New Harambe Market in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Cool Off with Shave Ice in Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom! View the full article

If you know us, you know we love a good EPCOT festival. EPCOT Festival of the Arts Incidentally, we also love a good Disney face mask. At this point, our collections are getting a little bit out of hand. Well, looks like we’re going to have to snag another because Disney just released an AMAZING face mask for the EPCOT Festival of the Arts. We were spending a lovely day in EPCOT today when we spotted the new 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Face Mask by Spirit Jersey on the shelves. OMG! And guess who’s featured on it? Festival of the Arts Mask You bet it’s that lovable purple dragon, Figment! Figment has become quite the icon of EPCOT festivals and we are so excited to see him featured on a face mask. Festival of the Arts Mask The design features a lovely purple and orange tie-dye combination that’s just the right amount of muted while still being vibrant. Festival of the Arts Mask Plus, you’ve got Figment equipped with a paint bucket and brush ready to get his Festival of the Arts on! Festival of the Arts Mask You can find the 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Face Mask at World Showplace in EPCOT for $12.99. You might want to hurry on over though! We saw a LOT of folks picking one up for themselves! Oh, did we mention that the mask MATCHES the festival Spirit Jersey? Festival of the Arts Mask As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates from Disney World! Click here to learn more about the EPCOT Festival of the Arts! Want to Learn MORE About the 2021 Epcot International Festival of the Arts? Click HERE for All the News and Details About the 2021 Festival of the Arts! 2021 Food Studios — FULL MENUS and PHOTOS Here! Check Out Our Live Coverage of Opening Day! We've Got FULL Reviews of EVERY Food Studio at This Years Festival Click Here! Check Out All the 2021 Festival of the Arts Merchandise Here! Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of this new mask? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS! There's a New Tie-Dye FIGMENT Face Mask in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts MagicBands Feature Figment and Dreamfinder! What’s New in EPCOT: Festival of the Arts Displays and a Sunny Popcorn Bucket Appear! NEW ‘Up’ Designer Ears Are Coming to Disney World SOON! View the full article

It’s week number two of WandaVision on Disney+! ©Disney | Marvel Studios Last week, the new Marvel series premiered two episodes on the streaming platform, and Disney celebrated with themed merchandise and retro TV mini cakes. Now, Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs is continuing the party for the second week in a row with ANOTHER petit cake — and we’re trying it out! This week’s cake is themed to the 1970s, and it comes IN COLOR! (If you know, you know!) ‘WandaVision’ Petite Cake! It’s a mix of chocolate and vanilla chiffon cakes with white and dark chocolate mousse, cookie crumbs, and chocolate pieces. It’s covered in chocolate fondant and decorated with a fondant TV screen and chocolate antenna. The scene displayed matches this week’s episode of the show. The 1970s ‘WandaVision’ Cake When we cut open the WandaVision Petite Cake, we could clearly see all the layers packed in there. That’s a lot of elements in a tiny cake! Inside the cake… The cream inside was light and fluffy, and the chocolate pieces in the cream add a nice crunch and burst of chocolate flavor! We couldn’t really find the cookie crumbs that were mentioned in the ingredients. Delicious! All in all, it was a really delicious cake and good to share with others. However, it’s a tad expensive at $20 a pop (just like most of Amorette’s petit cakes)! If you’re on a budget (or saving your money for Dole Whip), then this may not be the snack for you. We have to give props to the Amorette’s Patisserie team for making this cake so adorable, and we can’t wait to try next week’s rendition! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest snack reviews from Disney World! Click Here to Check Out Our Review of the Long-Awaited Watermelon Dole Whip! 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. Would you pay $20 for this mini cake? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: We're Trying the 70s 'WandaVision' Retro TV Cake in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: “Cool” Summer Themed Dome Cake and MORE at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs New ‘Mulan’-Inspired Mini Cake Coming to Disney Springs! What’s New This Week: Disney Springs (November 12-18, 2017) View the full article

We’ve been eating ALL the treats, checking out the photo ops, and enjoying the amazing entertainment at EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts this year. EPCOT We’ve also been looking at all of the cool festival merchandise and incredible pieces of art created by all of the featured artists. Not too long ago, we shared a first look at some new Mickey ears that are covered in some fantastic art inspired by the movie Up. And now, the designer Up ears are finally available in Disney World! These new ears join the growing collection of designer Disney ears, including previous designs from Brett Iwan, BaubleBar, and THE BLONDS. If you’re a big fan of Up, you’ll absolutely love these gorgeous Up inspired ears from Darren Wilson. Wilson is actually the Principal Designer at Disney Creative Group and Disney Artist at Art of Disney. Up Designer Ears One side of the ears hat features a young version of Carl and Ellie. Up Designer Ears One ear has the Adventure Book cover design on it, while the other has Carl and Ellie’s signature mailbox handprints. Up Designer Ears The other side of the hat shows an older version of Carl and Ellie. Up Designer Ears The ears feature souvenirs from their scrapbook and the iconic Grape Soda Pin! Up Designer Ears One of the sweetest parts of these ears is hidden on the inside. Look! It’s covered with balloons! Up Designer Ears These ears truly are a work of art. If you want to float off with a pair of these designer ears, you can find them in EPCOT at the Festival of the Arts Marketplace Booth near the Canada Pavilion for $48. If you stop by today, the artist will even be around to sign them at 5PM! Up Designer Ears We’ll keep an eye out for more designer ears and let you know what we spot so you can add them to your collection! Disney released 98 (!!!) pairs of ears in 2020 — check them all out here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of these NEW designer Up ears? Let us know in the comments! The post PICS: The BEST Part of the New 'Up' Designer Ears Is Hidden INSIDE the Hat first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PICS & VIDEOS: We’re LIVE From EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts! 🎨 Review: Head to Citrus Blossom if You’re Looking for the Orange Bird Sipper and Booze in EPCOT Review: There’s a Whole NEW Menu With DELICIOUS Eats at the Mosaic Canteen Booth in EPCOT! View the full article

Streaming is a pretty big deal nowadays. Soul ©Pixar | Disney Take Disney, for example! The Walt Disney Company has made a major switch to a focus on streaming in the past year and announced over 100 new streaming titles. Well, audiences are definitely tuning in and two Disney+ titles brought MAJOR viewership at the end of 2020. The Nielsen Company periodically releases data on the most-streamed titles across lots of major streaming platforms (Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and Amazon Prime). Typically, this results in a top ten list of all Netflix titles — but not this time! ©Nielsen The top ten streaming titles for the last week of 2020 (December 21st to December 27th) included TWO Disney+ titles. The Mandalorian came in as the fifth most-streamed title with 1,024,000,000 minutes streamed. That’s a lot of zeroes. ©Disney And, beating out the supremely popular The Office AND Bridgerton on Netflix, Soul was the most streamed title OVERALL with 1,669,000,000 minutes streamed. Holy MOLY. Looks like a lot of folks were looking to find their spark! ©Walt Disney Studios For reference, both of these titles were streamed for over a billion minutes. Do you know how long a billion minutes is? 1,902 YEARS. So…we really like our streaming, huh? ©Disney As always stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates on Disney streaming and more! Click here to learn more about the Disney strategy shift! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of these numbers? Tell us in the comments! The post Can You Guess Which Movie Streamed for 1.6 BILLION Minutes in ONE Week on Disney+?! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Here’s EVERYTHING Coming To Disney+ In December! Disney Gave an UPDATE on Entertainment Amid the Global Health Crisis: Here’s What You Need to Know Here’s a List of EVERYTHING Coming to Disney+ This January! View the full article

During Disney’s most recent Investor Day conference, we got to hear about TONS of new shows and movies coming to Disney+ or theaters in the next few years. ©Disney And while Disneyland and some of Disney’s other theme parks around the world are currently closed, Disney World and other Disney theme parks are currently open. Taking all of this into account and with news of vaccines already starting to be distributed in the United States, one analyst has upgraded his rating of Disney’s stock. According to MSN, UBS analyst John Hodulik has upgraded his rating of the Walt Disney Company stock from “neutral” to “buy” in a recently issued report. In the report, Hodulik notes Disney’s streaming success and argues that the Disney theme parks will benefit from the reopening of the economy after the COVID-19 pandemic. ©The Walt Disney Company A stock upgrade like this typically means that the analyst has become more optimistic about how the stock will perform. In the report, Hodulik also boosted the stock price target from $155 to $200. He predicted that there would be “continued outperformance” with Disney’s streaming business. Hodulik noted, “Disney is positioned to achieve scale similar to industry leader Netflix with 340 million-plus global subs by ’24…while its premium intellectual property creates pricing power and enables the company to spend less per sub on content, driving better economics over time.” ©Disney Hodulik also estimated that Disney will reach direct-to-consumer revenue of $43 billion in fiscal year 2024, and achieve profitability in fiscal year 2023. Disney previously noted that it would have higher content expense in 2024 than anticipated, but expected Disney+ to be profitable in fiscal year 2024. It seems this analyst is predicting profitability may come slightly sooner than that. ©Disney In terms of the theme parks, Hodulik said that he expects the theme parks will become a “beneficiary of vaccine availability and pent-up demand for leisure travel in the second half of 2021.” He noted that we will see improved attendance as the vaccine becomes more widely distributed. He also expects that the parks could approach their historical performance and attendance by Fiscal Year 2022, with potentially higher margins long-term given some improvements made during the pandemic. Cinderella Castle We’ve got our own thoughts on why the vaccine actually might NOT be the cure that Disney World needs. But, only time will tell how quickly we’ll start to see the impact of vaccine distribution on attendance at the Disney parks. Click here to see why the vaccine might NOT be the cure Disney World needs. Hodulik also said that UBS data suggests that attendance at the parks has “ramped to the self-imposed 35 percent ceiling.” Disney increased its capacity to 35% last year, and did note that one holiday weekend was nearly full in terms of its capacity. We saw some big crowds at Disney during the holidays, but the crowd levels have been VERY low recently. We’ve even seen reservations for popular spots have openings. Spaceship Earth But, things could certainly change in the future. We saw Disney stock SOAR last year after the Investor Day conference. On December 11th, the stock value was valued at around $178.16, according to Google Finance. At the moment, the stock is trading at around $172.68. So, while the value has dropped slightly, it still has remained quite high. Screenshot from Google Finance Disney is set to hold its next quarterly earnings call in February, where we’ll get updates as to the financial status of the company. We’ll be interested to see what information Disney shares then and how those updates affect its stock value. We’ll keep you updated on all the latest! Click here to see the 5 BIGGEST news bombs from Disney’s Investor Day! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you own any Disney stock? Let us know in the comments! The post Analyst Upgrades Disney Stock Based on Streaming Success and Potential Impact of Vaccines first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News! Analyst Downgrades Disney’s Stock Rating Due To Leadership Changes The BIGGEST Details You Missed from Disney’s Q4 Earnings Call News! Former Disney Chairman Named CEO of TikTok View the full article

Have you heard the news? planDisney is now on Instagram (@planDisneypanel) and Twitter (@planDisney)! The digital resource guests rely on for heartfelt advice and unique insights for planning a Disney vacation is now sharing great recommendations, helpful tips, and more on social media.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/v09tgBcRXXQ View the full article

Welcome back to another episode of…What’s New at Hollywood Studios! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge We took a stroll around the glitz and glamour of the bustling young movie town this week. Here, we found new merchandise and had a VERY interesting experience with the Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group proccess. Hollywood Studios Attraction Update Rise of the Resistance Guests must book a Boarding Group (virtual queue) in order to ride Rise of the Resistance. These groups are HARD to snag. Most of the time, the passes are gone within seconds. This week we experienced something very out of ordinary. We successfully booked a pass at 1PM yesterday and expected the groups to be booked by 1:01PM as usual. To our surprise, the queue didn’t fill up until almost 2 hours later! Rise of the Resistance This could have been total good luck or perhaps the increased ride capacity has helped a tad. We’ll keep tabs on the situation in the future! Read more about our wild Rise of the Resistance experience here! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Update Once Upon a Time An exclusive Annual Passholder collection was released earlier that included Minnie Mouse Ears, a pin, and a baseball hat. The merchandise is available at select locations throughout Disney World. The only item we spotted in stock during our visit was the hat at Once Upon a Time and Mouse About Town. Annual Passholder Hat We’ll keep an eye out for more Annual Passholder merch! See the Annual Passholder Minnie Mouse Ears here! Mickey’s of Hollywood Did you think we were done with pet merchandise? Oh no. There’s more to come! We found the new Reigning Cats and Dogs spatula set at Hollywood Studios this week. We first saw them in Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort and now they made it to the east coast. Cat and Dog Spatula Set You can pick up the spatula and cookie-cutter sets for $19.99 each. See more merchandise from the Disney dog and cat collection here! Legends of Hollywood Next up, we spotted a pretty in pastel Disney World pullover that we’re pretty enamored with. Disney World Pastel Hoodie Sport you love for WDW for $59.99! Carthay Circle We also spotted this ultra-cool Indiana Jones shirt! The tee shows icons from the movie like snakes (why’d it have to be snakes) and the Golden Idol. The Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular is currently closed but you can still show off your fandom! The shirt is $36.99. Indiana Jones Shirt That’s all for Hollywood Studios today! We’ll be back for more food, merchandise updates, and fun real soon! 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 ride at Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments below! The post What’s New at Hollywood Studios: WILD Rise of the Resistance Experience and Even MORE Pet Merch! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios: A NEW Show, Menu Updates, and a Hard-to-Find Puzzle! What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: A NEW Character Debuts and TONS of Cool Keychains! What’s New in Hollywood Studios — Lots of Verrines, New Pixar Merch, and $1 Cheese Sauce! View the full article

Welcome back to another weekly roundup of the park hours and Park Pass Reservation availability at Disney World! Can you believe we’re nearly done with the month of January already?! Tree of Life Let’s dive right into the information that you need to know if you’re heading to Disney World for the week of January 24th, 2021! Disney World Park Hours the Week of January 24th Next week, Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM-7PM on Sunday January 24th through Friday, January 29th. On those dates, Park Hopping will be available at Magic Kingdom from 2pM-7PM. On Saturday, January 30th, Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM-8PM, with Park Hopping available from 2PM-8PM. Magic Kingdom park hours for the week of January 24th © Disney For the week of January 24th, EPCOT will be open daily from 11AM-8PM, with Park Hopping available from 2PM-8PM daily. The Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will also be open daily from 11AM-8PM, with various performances and activities taking place throughout the day! EPCOT park hours for the week of January 24th © Disney Next week, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open daily from 9AM-7PM, with Park Hopping available from 2PM-7PM. Hollywood Studios park hours for the week of January 24th © Disney Finally, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open from 8AM-6PM on Sunday, January 24th and Saturday, January 30th with Park Hopping available from 2PM-6PM. From Monday, January 25th through Friday, January 29th, Animal Kingdom will be open from 8AM-5PM, with Park Hopping available from 2PM-5PM. Animal Kingdom park hours for the week of January 24th © Disney If you are planning on Park Hopping next week, keep in mind that you are required to have a valid Park Pass Reservation for the FIRST park you wish to visit, but you do not need to make a Reservation for any of the parks you hop to. Park Hopping is subject to park capacity; however, as long as there’s room available, you can Park Hop to as many parks as you would like in a given day! 2021 Festival of the Arts Also keep in mind before Park Hopping that you must be scanned into your first park of the day before you are able to Hop to any other theme park. Click here for five game-changing Disney World HACKS for 2021! Current Disney Park Pass Reservation Availability the Week of January 24th Since January is typically less crowded in the parks, we’ve seen more and more a consistent amount of Park Pass Reservation availability across all three guest types! Let’s take a look at next week’s availability calendar for Disney Resort Guests, Theme Park Ticket Guests, and Annual Passholders! Disney Resort Guests For the week of January 24th, Disney Resort Guests currently have wide open availability for Park Pass Reservations at all four theme parks! Park Pass Reservation availability for Resort Guests for the week of January 24th as of January 21st © Disney Theme Park Ticket Guests Just like Disney Resort Guests, the week of January 24th is completely wide open for Theme Park Ticket Guests as of this writing. Park Pass Reservation availability for Theme Park Ticket Guests for the week of January 24th as of January 21st © Disney Annual Passholders Disney World has recently been replenishing Annual Passholder Park Pass Reservation availability in the month of January. As of this writing, Annual Passholders have full availability at all four parks! This is a pretty rare sight, so be sure to grab those Park Pass Reservations now before things change! Park Pass Availability Screenshot As always, we’ll continue to bring weekly updates regarding Disney World park hours as well as Park Pass Reservation availability so you can stay informed and equipped to tackle your vacation like a pro! Be sure to check back ahead of your next Disney World visit for all the latest news! Click here to read about what we wish we had known before traveling to Disney World in 2021! 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 in Disney World next week? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Park Hours and Park Pass Availability For the Week of January 24th first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney World Park Hours and Park Pass Availability For the Week of December 20th Disney World Park Hours and Park Pass Availability For the Week of January 17th Disney World Park Hours and Park Pass Availability For the Week of December 6th View the full article

In celebration of National Polka Dot Day today, the annual fan holiday honoring Minnie Mouse, Disney and Create & Cultivate have teamed up to announce Positively Minnie: The Polka Dot Summit 2.0 - The Digital Edition. Led by talent who encompass her bold, fashionable, fun and classic attitude and style, the global, virtual summit will go live Saturday, February 13, at 9 a.m. PST.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/hT7yMFrMPWQ View the full article

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Getting a reservation to eat at Be Our Guest Restaurant in Magic Kingdom can sometimes feel a bit like getting a boarding group for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. It requires planning, some key alarms, and a whole lot of luck! Beast in Be Our Guest Reservations at Be Our Guest generally fill up extremely quickly once they’re released. But, today we found that there are quite a few reservations still available! Keep in mind, this is based on what we saw when we checked the Disney dining reservations website this morning, but this is all subject to change. Enchanted Rose But, if you’re heading to Disney World in March and hoping to take a peek at the West Wing or watch the snow fall in the grand ballroom at Be Our Guest, you might still have a chance to do so! This morning, we found a few dinner and lunch reservations for various days throughout March at Be Our Guest Restaurant. Screenshot from Disney Dining Reservations Website These were fairly spread out through the month of March with some reservations available on March 1st, March 6th, March 10th, March 20th, and other dates that month. Screenshot from Disney Dining Reservations Website Some of the times might not be your “typical” lunch or dinner times — like dinner at 3:05PM or lunch at 1:45PM — but if you’re willing to adjust your eating schedule for the day you could score one of these hard to get reservations! We have seen some really low crowd levels in the parks lately which could explain why some of these are still available. Dessert Trio So, if you’re trying to get a Be Our Guest reservation in March, be sure to check and see if any are available during the dates you’ll be visiting. This is a good reminder that although reservations might not be available when you’re first making them, it’s a good idea to periodically check to see if any more spots have become available. You never know what you might find! Click here to see our latest review of Be Our Guest! 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 eaten at Be Our Guest Restaurant? Let us know in the comments. The post One of Disney World's Most EXCLUSIVE Restaurants Actually Has Reservations Right NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Is It REALLY Harder to Get a Dining Reservation in Disney World Right Now? Food News! Here’s the NEW Family-Style Menu for The Crystal Palace in Disney World! A NEW Entree is Available Now at Cinderella’s Royal Table in Disney World! View the full article

Some people who visit Walt Disney World eat and stay exclusively on property. But, if you and your family like to also explore some of the surrounding areas in Orlando, you might be familiar with the Crossroads of Lake Buena Vista shopping center near Disney Springs. Walt Disney World Gateway This center was home to several businesses including TGI Fridays, Red Lobster, Buffalo Wild Wings, and more. Back in 2019, the State of Florida acquired the complex. Now, a historic MILLION dollar agreement with the state has been finalized, and all stores at the center will soon be closing. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the State of Florida has reached a historic $198 million agreement to acquire the Crossroads shopping center. According to one of the attorneys involved in the settlement, this is believed to be the LARGEST eminent domain settlement in Florida history. Eminent domain is where the government pays to seize private property for public use. ©Orlando Sentinel The Crossroads center was actually built by Disney back in 1988, but it has been transferred to other owners over the years. The Sentinel notes that the Florida Department of Transportation plans to use this space to build a “new interchange for the Interstate 4 Beyond the Ultimate expansion project” near Exit 68, which can often be quite congested. The GrayRobinson team pose at Crossroads of Lake Buena Vista | Obtained via the Orlando Sentinel According to the team that represented the Crossroads, this case was unique due to its complexity. In typical eminent domain cases, the businesses are forced to leave in just a few months. In this case, however, the team was able to negotiate extra time where the businesses could still operate to make things easier to resolve. The state got the complex back in February of 2019, and negotiations on the final price continued after that. Magic Kingdom Some businesses in the complex have already closed, but the remaining businesses won’t vacate until the end of August of this year. According to the final judgment, payments of about $39 million are set to go to the 25 businesses that were operating at the Crossroads. So, if you frequently visited the Crossroads center, keep in mind that the stores there are all set to close by August. We’ll definitely keep an eye out for more updates on this area as the state moves forward with its proposed new interchange. Stay tuned for more updates! A new shopping center is being built elsewhere in Orlando near Disney. Check out some of the retailers that will be there! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Did you ever visit the Crossroads near Disney? Let us know in the comments. The post Historic MILLION Dollar Agreement Reached to Acquire Shopping Center Near Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 9 NEW Retailers Announced for Disney’s Flamingo Crossings Town Center Halloween Gift Cards With a Spooky Secret Now Available in Disney Parks and Online Disney Salutes the Military on Armed Forces Day! View the full article

Disney World will often close attractions, restaurants, or resorts for refurbishments. Some closures are scheduled in advance while others are unexpected and due to maintenance issues or other reasons. Current View of Harper’s Mill You won’t always find the closures advertised before your trip so it’s good to stay in the know! We’re here to help you plan ahead by listing all the planned refurbishments for this week. Check out everything this will be closed between January 25th through January 31st! Magic Kingdom Refurbishments The Hall of Presidents The Hall of Presidents is a historical presentation that features audio-animatronics representing every past and present United States President. At the end of the show, George Washington and the current president will make a speech. The attraction is currently closed while the Imagineers create and install a new animatronic for President Joe Biden. Hall of Presidents As of right now, the refurbishment has no scheduled end date.We’ll keep you updated when we learn an official reopening date. Learn more about the Hall of Presidents refurbishment here Liberty Square Market The small quick-service stand in Liberty Square sells fruits, veggies, and turkey legs on-the-go. The market is currently closed for refurbishment at this time. The refurbishment calendar currently states that the market will remain closed through February 1st, 2021. Liberty Square Market Closed It’s unclear why the market is closed for refurbishment. Until it reopens, you can pick up some quick bites nearby at Sleepy Hollow Refreshments! Read about the Liberty Square Market closure! Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover We might finally see the PeopleMover reopen this week! The ride didn’t reopen with the rest of the Magic Kingdom way back in July. This means Tomorrowland fans haven’t stepped foot on the attraction since March. After the official closure announcement, we’ve seen the ride refurbishment be extended THREE times in the last several months. PeopleMover Closure As of this writing, the PeopleMover is listed on the refurb calendar through January 30th, 2021. We’ve seen the PeopleMover being tested so this could be a sign we’ll see the ride reopen! See photos and videos of the PeopleMover test runs right here! Tom Sawyer Island and Liberty Square Riverboat The Rivers of America borders Liberty Square and Frontierland while surrounding Tom Sawyer Island. The river has been completely drained so construction workers can refurbish the river, island, and other areas. Recently, we noticed that the riverboat guide rails were being painted while the building called “Harper’s Mill” got a fresh paint job too. Current View of Harper’s Mill The Harper’s Mill sign was painted over and the scaffolding was removed from the building. We’ll be curious to see if this building stays unlabeled or if more refurbishments are on the way. They have also started refilling the water in Rivers of America. As of right now, Tom Sawyer Island and Liberty Square Riverboat are closed until March 1st, 2021. See the most updated construction photos for Rivers of America here! Walt Disney World Railroad All three train stations are closed at the Magic Kingdom and the train is not making its daily rounds. The massive construction zone for TRON Lightcycle Run is currently blocking the train’s path through Tomorrowland. Main Street Train Station with Scrim This new roller coaster was originally scheduled to open for Disney World’s 50th anniversary this year. This project has been delayed and there is no official opening date. We might hear about the railroad reopening date once we get a better idea of TRON’s debut. Learn more about TRON’s opening date delay here! Animal Kingdom Refurbishment Kali River Rapids It’s fairly typical for Disney to shut down water rides during the winter months. The cooler weather is a deterrent for guests which makes it an opportune time for refurbishments. Kali River Rapids is currently scheduled to remain closed through April 1st, 2021. Kali River Rapids Closed Those of you who love water rides in winter can still ride Splash Mountain See details about the Kali River Rapids refurb here! Disney World Resort Refurbishments As an FYI, several resorts are undergoing refurbishments in the coming months. Disney’s Contemporary Resort is receiving refurbished guest rooms in the Main Tower. We were told that the refurb will last between April through 2021. We’ll keep you updated as we learn more! Contemporary Resort Construction on Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is well underway and the hotel will see a lot of enhancements this year. The entryway, lobby, and monorail station are receiving big updates. And, the guest rooms will get a Moana-inspired makeover too! The construction is expected to finish sometime this summer. Polynesian Construction The Paddock Pool waterslide in Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa is getting some work done. We’ll have to see if the change is as dramatic as the clown slide at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn! Also, the Big Blue Pool at Disney’s Art of Animation is closed as well. Big Blue Pool You’ll also notice a ton of construction at EPCOT at this time. The theme park is undergoing an enormous transformation with new attractions, nighttime shows, and even a new look. We’ll continue to keep you updated on all closures and refurbs in the future! See every ride and hotel that is closed during the month of January 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. Are you heading to Disney World soon? Let us know in the comments below! The post 5 Disney World Attractions Remain Closed as a Fan-Favorite Gets Ready to REOPEN first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: A BIG Hotel Project Is Coming and 5 Attractions Are CLOSED for Refurb in Disney World 4 Disney World Attractions Will Be Closed BUT a Fan-Favorite Will Finally REOPEN Next Week! EVERY Attraction That Will Be Closed This Week in Disney World! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. You might not be Chris Hemsworth exploring the limits of the human body in his new Disney+ show… Limitless ©National Geographic | Disney …but that doesn’t mean you can’t go on some adventures of your own! National Geographic doesn’t ONLY bring one of our top three Marvel Chris’s to our streaming screen. Nat Geo is also here to get YOU prepped for adventure with new merchandise! First up, you can stay cozy and stylish with Nat Geo outerwear like this National Geographic Pullover for $74.99. ©Disney Other outerwear options include the National Geographic Pullover with Pocket for $74.99 and the National Geographic Zip Hoodie for $149.99. Click here to buy the National Geographic Pullover! Rep the National Geographic brand with one of three new headwear options. There’s the National Geographic Baseball Cap for $35.99… ©Disney …the Beige National Geographic Baseball Cap for $32.99 and the National Geographic Beanie Hat for $40.99. Want to buy the National Geographic Baseball Cap? Click here! If you’re looking to gear up more than dress up for your next adventure, you can snag the Gray National Geographic Backpack for $90.99. This pack is also available in Black for $140.99! ©Disney The new merch also features two designs of the National Geographic Rolling Luggage — Black for $265.99 and Silver for $190.99. To buy the Gray National Geographic Backpack, click here! Finally, there are also the National Geographic Knit Gloves to keep your hands cozy while you explore. ©Disney You can snag these cozy accessories for $30.99. Click here to buy the National Geographic Knit Gloves! You can find all of these items on shopDisney right now so head on over to gear up! As always, you can stay tuned to DFB for all the latest merchandise from Disney and more! Want to learn more about the shows coming soon to Disney+? 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. What do you think of this new merchandise? Tell us in the comments! The post Get Exploring with Disney's NEW National Geographic Gear! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: From Ball Pits to Bangles, Check Out The Raddest Disney Finds This Week We Need Every Piece of Disney’s ADORABLE New Mickey Mouse Parts Collection! Disney’s New Baby PJs Are TOO Dreamy! View the full article

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Disney is making big moves on the construction project over at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort As you might have heard, the Polynesian Village is midway through a MAJOR refurbishment (including a Moana-themed room re-do!) that is set to last through the summer of this year. As a part of this, the monorail station temporarily closed at this resort — and now it’s gone completely! We cruised by Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort today on the monorail and we noticed something pretty BIG was missing! Polynesian Construction The monorail station has been DEMOLISHED. This station has been closed for several months now but this is a new BIG step. Polynesian Construction Now, the platform and walkway that used to board guests are gone. Do note that the monorail guide rails are still present and the monorail can still pass by the resort. As you can see, the sliding door lead to nothing. Polynesian Construction Here’s a glimpse at the concept art for the resort’s refurbishment! ©Disney We’re eager to see the finished product when this hotel reopens this summer. In the meantime, we’ll be sure to keep you updated on all the changes over at Polynesian Village Resort so stay tuned to DFB! Click here to learn more about the Polynesian Village Resort refurb! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited to see the finished product? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Monorail Station Demolished at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: Construction Pushes Forward at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort PHOTOS: The First Signs of Polynesian Resort’s BIG Refurb at Disney World Have Appeared! MORE DETAILS on the Disney World Polynesian Resort Moana Refurb! View the full article

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