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After opening for two months, Snowcat Ridge, Florida's first snow park, announced it is closing for the season more than two months before it originally expected to close. View the full article

Things are constantly changing over at Disney World, including over at Disney Springs. Kipling Store Recently, Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew opened, and Gideon’s Bakehouse held its grand opening. But, just as some things open, other things close. The Kiehl’s store in Disney Springs closed last week, and now the Kipling store is set to close as well. We visited Disney Springs today to see what’s new. While we were there, we stopped by the Kipling store, located in the Town Center area. Kipling sells all kinds of designer handbags, backpacks, luggage, and more. Kipling Store While we were there, we spoke to a Cast Member there who told us that the Kipling store in Disney Springs will be closing this weekend. The store will actually have its last day of operation in Disney Springs on January 23rd, 2021. Kipling So, if you’re looking to grab some items at Kipling in Disney Springs, be sure to stop by soon before they close. Although Kipling is closing, other spots are moving forward in terms of an eventual opening at Disney Springs. Recently, we got news about some exclusive items that will be available at the M&M’s Store when it opens in Disney Springs. We’re keeping our eyes open for any more updates about the dining and shopping locations at Disney Springs, and we’ll let you know when we find any more information. Click here to see what’s new at Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever visited the Kipling store in Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments. The post Another Store Is Closing Permanently in Disney Springs first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Pretty in Pink! The Cutest NEW Dooney & Bourke Line Blossoms into Disney World and Online! Protect, Snack, and Take a Nap in These Comfy Baby Yoda Socks and Shirts from Disney World! A NEW Dooney & Bourke Winnie the Pooh Collection Is Coming to Disney World Soon! View the full article

Spring at Disney often means one thing for runners — runDisney events! ©runDisney Recently, runDisney just shared a sneak peek at the medal for the upcoming Princess Half Marathon Weekend, and they didn’t stop there! Today we got a first look at the Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon medal! Like other runDisney race weekends in 2020 and 2021, the race weekend was converted into a virtual event for runners to participate anywhere and earn their medals. Though, there’s a notable difference for this Star Wars Rival Run Weekend — Disney announced that the event will be reimagined in 2022. ©Disney The Star Wars Virtual Half medal was revealed by runDisney today and it just might be the motivator you need to keep up those training runs! The medal features a spinning Death Star, flipping between the interior specs and the exterior. It’s a pretty awesome medal and just might make you run for the dark side! Race medals are a great way to commemorate your run and this one is sure to help you remember the Star Wars Weekend once it becomes a distant memory of a galaxy far, far away! If you want to earn your way to the dark side, registration is still available on the runDisney website! The event takes place April 15 – April 18, 2021. Here’s a first look at the 2021 Virtual Disney Princess Half Marathon Medal! 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 participating in this race? Let us know in the comments! The post Medal Revealed for the runDisney 2021 Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: First Look at One of the 2021 Virtual Disney Princess Half Marathon Medals The First Look at the Star Wars Rival Run Medals for 2020 Has Blasted into Disney World! Put on Your Running Shoes and Hurry to Disney World to Grab the NEW runDisney 2020 Merchandise! View the full article

We talk a lot about how Disney is on the cutting edge of technology — and that’s true — but that’s not the only tool they have in their kit. Star Wars Lightsaber Experience Combine Disney’s advanced technologies and engineering with expert business models and a company-wide market value of almost $200 billion, and you’ve got a company that’s poised to morph the entertainment world forever — and that’s just what Disney is attempting to do. Here are three ways Disney is changing the way YOU experience entertainment! 1. Personalized Experiences You might remember when we first introduced you to the Disney Metaverse a few months ago. The official definition of The Disney Theme Park Metaverse is: “A shared magical world, created by the convergence of virtually enhanced physical reality and physically persistent virtual space.” Or, “converged experiences” created through the combination of technological and physical experiences. ©Disney The Metaverse has been a progression of Disney’s storytelling pretty much since the beginning, it just hasn’t always had a name. It’s already taken us through linear storytelling (like you’d see at The Enchanted Tiki Room), interactive storytelling (like you’d see on Toy Story Mania), and immersive storytelling (we see it in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge). Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge What’s the next step in the Metaverse? PERSONALIZED storytelling. You know how it feels to walk among Batuu (Disney World and Disneyland’s immersive setting of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge) as a visitor, but what about when that immersive environment reacts to YOU personally and makes you a character in the story? Click here to learn more about the Disney Metaverse! Ultimately, this looks like systemic innovation that allows Disney to closely track, manipulate, and individualize every guest’s experience in a personalized environment. The “world” created by Disney would directly respond to your actions and REMEMBER them for future encounters. And personalized storytelling is happening soon. In fact, we’re going to see it on Galactic Starcruiser, Disney World’s upcoming in-universe and in-story Star Wars hotel. Transport Vehicle ©Disney Beyond that, the Metaverse is not limited to the theme parks. As we’ll talk about in a moment, Disney is creating a relationship between their media like never before. The goal of the metaverse is to bring personalized storytelling everywhere, even to your own home. ©Disney Hard to believe that in a few short years we could find ourselves interacting with artificial intelligence characters or human performers who have access to a database that allows them to interact with us on a personal level, encounter after encounter. We’ll be able to tell our own Star Wars story in the park, and maybe one day an Avengers story, pirate story, or princess story. This kind of thing has hardly been done before — and definitely not on a financial or technological level of Disney. Click here to learn more about the tech behind personalized experiences! 2. Synergistic Entertainment Disney is weaving experiences together in a way that is totally new — and doable ONLY because of the sheer power of the company’s intellectual properties and other assets. Magic Kingdom For example, the overarching use of Batuu across media has never been done before. Not only can you VISIT Batuu at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, you can read about it in books, and you can see pieces of it in video games and TV shows (Heck, you can explore an almost-perfect replica of theme park Batuu in the Sims 4). ©EA Disney theme parks have always had attractions based on movies, but never so intertwined with existing and FUTURE media. One way that Disney has already woven future media into the theme parks is the way the Mandalorian’s helmet debuted in Galaxy’s Edge before the show premiered. Mandalorian’s Armor That makes Disney’s film and streaming titles very valuable. Falling in love with The Mandalorian could mean booking a trip to Disney World just to walk around in the immersive universe. This can also be considered with the Avengers. What’s more important to Disney at this point? Avengers Endgame making $3 billion dollars, or Avengers Endgame acting as a 3-hour commercial for Disneyland’s upcoming Avengers Campus land? The answer is likely both. Such big-budget and synergistic media models are aimed at becoming money machines. ©Disney When you think about how tightly knit these synergies are becoming — and they’re only going further, wait until we can STAY in the Star Wars universe on Galactic Starcruiser — you start to wonder how much is a top tier attraction REALLY worth to Disney. Is Rise of the Resistance worth as much to Disney as a new iPhone is to Apple? Rise of the Resistance Rise of the Resistance was the cherry on top of a $1 billion theme park expansion. It’s possible it cost tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars. But when you think of the draw the attraction brings in getting people to the parks, that’s only a piece of the worth. Every group that rides has to download the My Disney Experience app to access the Virtual Queue. Many folks probably exit the ride wanting to watch the Star Wars films; maybe they go home and subscribe to Disney+. They’re probably buying a ticket to watch that next Star Wars film in theaters. That’s a lot of cash flow, and it could last as long as the ride is considered novel — or longer. Rise of the Resistance And this synergy is only growing. We recently spotted a patent for a rewards-based system that would tie a mobile game in with rewards found around the theme parks. You want those rewards? You better book a Disney ticket. ©Disney At this point, Disney has modeled its business so that an investment in one sector is an investment in most if not all of their other sectors. Theme parks, films, streaming, video games, physical products — Disney is working towards a world where these things could all be constantly working together to bring in more consumers and make more money. Want to learn more about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge? Click here! 3. Reactive Technologies So how else do we introduce a personalized environment? In the past, tech has allowed us to interact with the theme parks; the world is ours to play in. The future holds a world where the theme parks interact with us first. The guest no longer has to be the initiator and it’s all systemically organized to create a personalized AND synergized experience. Turtle Talk with Crush Say, for instance, you watch Star Wars and fall in love with the idea of the force. You book your ticket to the Star Wars Hotel (Galactic Starcruiser) and dive headfirst into the Star Wars world for yourself. Disney has developed robotics that allow you to use the force; that’s a system created specifically to provide you a personalized experience based on one of your priorities from Disney’s synergy model. A robot moves the lightsaber handle into your hand as if it is flying through the air. ©Disney On top of that, artificial intelligence is helping to create robotic characters that can interact with us without any human involvement. Pair that with robotics that allow actual-size realistic movements of characters, and you’re looking at a pretty insanely real-feeling experience. Like, an actual-size Judy Hopps standing right in front of you real — talking and walking. ©Disney Hook your very realistic Judy up to that hypothetical personalized database from before and suddenly, she knows your favorite color and remembers the last time she saw you. It sounds hyper futuristic, but the tech is in the works. Click here to learn more about Disney’s robotics innovations! Much of the potential results we’ve talked about is still a ways down the road, but every single one of these items is in the works from a tech and business perspective at Disney. The way we experience entertainment could be wildly different in ten years — and Disney wants to have a major hand in that. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge We’re not sure what the future holds, but these efforts make us pretty darn excited to find out. As always, keep an eye on DFB for all of the latest tech and business updates from Disney; plus, what they mean for YOU! To learn more about Galactic Starcruiser, 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 these major business and tech efforts? Tell us in the comments! The post 3 Ways Disney is TOTALLY Changing Entertainment first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney News This Week: ALL the News and Updates from the Most Magical Places on Earth! Has Disney Jumped the Shark with Star Wars? We Found A Weird Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group Glitch in Disney World…Here’s How To Avoid It! View the full article

There are so many ways to add Disney style to your outfit with Mickey Ears made for almost every occasion. Feeling the Valentine’s spirit? There’s ears for that. Channeling your inner Avatar for a trip through Pandora — The World of Avatar? There’s ears for that! Missing man’s best friends while you’re in the park? There’s even ears for that! BaubleBar Designer Minnie Ears But maybe you don’t want to wear Mickey Ears into the park. Or, maybe you’re taking a trip around town and Mickey Ears aren’t the most appropriate accessory. Well, HARVEYS is releasing a collection full of new ways to wear a bow and it’s not on your head! The new way to wear Minnie’s big red bow? On your hip, of course! HARVEYS is releasing an exclusive Minnie Mouse-inspired crossbody bag on Friday, January 22nd (aka National Polka Dot Day) at 8AM PST online so set your alarms now! ©Harveys | @shopharveys The Lots of Dots bag is a stylish way to stand out and can add a Disney flair to any outfit you pair it with. Carry around all the little things you need whether you’re headed to the parks or just on an errand. Is this bag a want? A need? It will be available exclusively online on shopharveys.com on Friday. ©Harveys | @shopharveys The bag will join a variety of other Minnie Mouse inspired items released online January 22nd packed with playful colors and dots all over! We can’t wait to see all of the unique creations from HARVEYS! ©Harveys | @shopharveys Name a better way to wear a Minnie bow other than on your head. We’ll wait. As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney accessories and more! Check out the newly released Disney posable plushes! 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 bag to carry around the Disney Parks? Let us know in the comments! The post Rock the Dots With the New HARVEYS Minnie Bow Purse first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The New Monsters, Inc. HARVEYS Collection is Here and It’s Frightfully Adorable! Check Out This ADORABLE New Disney X HARVEYS Collection Featuring Our Favorite Grumpy Duck! Support Essential Workers and Protect Yourself With These Stylish Face Masks! View the full article

The date any cruise line will return to service in the U.S. continues to push further into the calendar year, with Norwegian Cruise Line announcing the latest round of cancellations for it and its sister lines. View the full article

It’s now 2021, which means that it’s officially the year of Disney’s 50th Anniversary! Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Since this is a milestone year, it makes sense that it would be a big draw for guests to visit! However, Disney World has seen lots of changes this past year. So we’ve found ourselves wondering if potential visitors are still planning to visit Disney World this year, and we asked YOU! Disney’s official 50th birthday is on October 1st. And if it’s been a few years since you’ve last visited the Most Magical Place on Earth, there are lots of new things to check out. There are fairly new attractions to experience, like Rise of the Resistance and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Disney Springs has just welcomed TWO new sweet spots for you to check out on your next trip — Gideon’s Bakehouse and Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew. Everglazed Donuts and Cold Brew This year will see the debut of new attractions, like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, coming to EPCOT! The park also recently revealed a stunning, new fountain! EPCOT Although there are lots of new and exciting things to see, it seems that a handful of projects may not be opening on time for the 50th Anniversary. USA Today recently speculated that certain upcoming attractions, like TRON Lightcycle Run and Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana will likely be delayed. TRON Construction It also comes as no surprise that Disney World looks pretty different than we’re accustomed to at the moment. With social distancing markers, mandatory masks, and the absence of staples like fireworks and FastPass+, there have been many changes. All these changes may encourage guests to postpone their trips. Pandora Face Masks So, we asked our Instagram followers if they’d still be visiting Disney World this year, and here’s what they said! 67% responded “yes,” that they are still planning to visit this year, the other 33% responded “no,” that they won’t be visiting. Our followers’ responses It appears that more than half of respondents shared that they’re still going to visit Disney World for its 50th Anniversary even with all the changes and attraction delays. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure We’ll be on the lookout for information regarding upcoming projects and any special celebrations for the big anniversary, so be sure to check back with us! Follow along with us on Instagram for more interactive polls, trivia, and daily photos and videos from Disney World! Find out how Disney IS and ISN’T Prepping for its anniversary here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will YOU be visiting Disney World this year? Tell us in the comments! The post We Asked Our Readers: Will You Visit Disney World for the 50th Anniversary? Here's What You Said! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: RESULTS! It’s the Battle of the Disney Theme Parks on Instagram — Here’s Who Won! Three 2021 Dates You NEED to Know If You’re a Disney World Fan! How Disney World IS (and ISN’T) Prepping For Its Biggest Birthday Yet View the full article

The streaming library on Disney+ is growing and new shows and films are being released often! Disney+ And the coming months and years, the library will only continue to grow with original series and films! But for fans of the classics, there’s one series coming to Disney+ soon that you’ll likely be interested in — The Muppet Show! All 5 seasons of The Muppet Show will be arriving on Disney+ on February 19th, and fans across the nation will be able to join Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo, and the whole gang once again. Seasons 4 and 5 of the show were never previously available for home entertainment, so this marks a momentous occasion in Muppets history! The Muppets have recently begun starring in their own new show on Disney+, Muppets Now, and we’re incredibly excited to see their original adventures once again. The Muppet Show first premiered nearly 45 years ago and stole the hearts of many with sketch comedy, original songs, and guest stars like Elton John, Julie Andrews, Mark Hamill, and so many others. ©Disney+ We know exactly where we’ll be on February 19th — streaming this show and enjoying a classic piece of entertainment history! We’ll be on the lookout for more Muppet-related announcements, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates. Have You Seen the Profile Icons on Disney+ Based on The Muppets? Click Here to Check Them Out! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be watching ‘The Muppet Show’ when it comes to Disney+? Let us know in the comments! The post All 5 Seasons of 'The Muppet Show' Are Coming to Disney+ Next Month! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney+ is Starting a New Summer Movies Series Each Week and You’ve GOTTA See This Lineup! ICYMI: Here Are the 🤯 5 BIGGEST News Bombs 🤯 From Disney’s Investors Day! Hi Ho! The Muppets Have a New Show Coming to Disney+ This Summer! 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. Whether you’re collecting Baby Yoda plushes or ALL the adorable Wishables characters, there are tons of super cute, super cuddly Disney plushes out there. ©Disney But, now it’s time to add a few more to your collection! Early this year, we shared that nuiMOs were coming to shopDisney soon, and now they’re FINALLY HERE! What are nuiMOs? Well, they’re extremely adorable posable mini Disney plushes! Their name actually comes from a mix of the Japanese words for “plush” and “model.” These cuties have been really popular in China and Japan, and now they’ve made their way over to more of the world! ©Disney Today, nuiMOs have launched on shopDisney, shopDisney UK, Disney Stores, and the Walt Disney World Resort! What adorable characters can you snag online right now? First, there’s the leader of the club himself, Mickey Mouse! ©Disney You can bring home this Mickey plush for $17.99. Click here to grab this nuiMOs plush! If you want to add more fun characters to your collection, you can also pick up the Minnie Mouse nuiMOs plush. ©Disney This plush can be yours for $17.99. Click here to buy the Minnie Mouse nuiMOs plush! There’s also a fun Donald Duck plush available for $17.99… ©Disney …a Daisy Duck plush for $17.99… ©Disney …a nuiMOs plush of that mischievous Experiment 626 (a.k.a. Stitch) for $17.99… ©Disney …and a nuiMOs plush of Angel available for $17.99. ©Disney They’re such cuties! Click here to buy the Donald Duck nuiMOs plush! There are also some outfits and accessories available for you to add some more style to your mini friends — and LOTS of them. ©Disney For $12.99 each, you can grab lots of little men’s fashion options for your nuiMOs including: the Flannel Hoodie and Jeans Set, the Black Faux Leather Jacket and Denim Pants, the College Set, the Woven Coat with Pants and Scarf Set… ©Disney …the Varsity Jacket and Hat Set, the Denim Jacket and Knitted Hat Set, the Varsity Jacket Set, the Jacket and Plaid Shirt Set, and the Hooded Zip Jacket and Sneakers Set. Click here to buy the Varsity Jacket Set! Women’s fashion-inspired options include the Jumpsuit and Hat Set, the Hooded Tracksuit Set, the Vest and Pants Set, the Dress and Cowboy Boots Set, the Sweater and Skirt Set, the Hooded Jacket and Skirt Set, the Animal Print Set, the Faux Fur Coat and Dress Set, and the Denim Jacket and Pants Set. ©Disney These options are all $12.99 too. Want to buy the Hooded Jacket and Skirt Set? Click here! And there are even MORE options including Disney nuiMOs Backpacks by Loungefly ($19.99 each) in Polka Dot and Rose Gold… ©Disney …seasonal options like Chinese New Year Outfits ($12.99 each)… ©Disney …and even official Disney nuiMOs Spirit Jerseys ($19.99 each) for Disney parks and more. ©Disney So many options! Click here to buy the Briar Rose Gold nuiMOs Spirit Jersey! In addition to being available online, the plushes are also set to release today in Walt Disney World and some other locations, but they will come to Downtown Disney in California and Disneyland Paris at a later date. ©Disney On the first Monday of each month (starting February 1st), new accessories, outfits, and plushes will be released. Some of these styles even feature collaborations with Loungefly, Ashley Eckstein, and more! ©Disney We expect that these cuties may sell out VERY fast, so if you’re hoping to bring these home, be sure to buy them while they’re still available. We’ll definitely be on the lookout for more updates on upcoming releases of more nuiMOs plushes and accessories. Check back with us here at DFB for all the latest! Click here to see more about the nuiMOs plushes! 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 nuiMOs? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's Adorable NEW nuiMOs Plushes Are Now Available Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Winnie the Pooh and Dumbo Too: We Found Some Adorable Disney Plushes Online! There’s a Mrs. Nesbitt Sweatshirt?! Check Out the 40 NEW Disney Shirts Available Online! It’s a Plush Party! 16 New Disney Plush Are Now Available Online! View the full article

Hi there, Muppets fans! My name is Leigh, and I lead The Muppets Studio for Disney as well as Characters Strategy for Disney Live Entertainment. Many of you may not know this, but within Disney, the Muppets have been a part of Walt Disney Imagineering for the last couple of years, and we are so excited to carry on the legacy of these amazing characters who were created by Jim Henson, as well as introduce new ones in the future.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/k6qtJjk2dFE View the full article

The rights to Marvel superheroes are kind of a confusing situation. Disney has the rights to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but not totally. Universal has the theme park rights to the Marvel comic characters in Orlando and a deal with Disney not to produce any Marvel theme park content too close to their parks. Sony still has some of the rights to Spider-Man. Is your head hurting yet? Spider-man: Far From Home ©Disney ©Sony Sony and Disney have struck a deal for the past few films that allows Disney to make Spider-Man movies — which is how we got Peter Parker in Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movies like Avengers:Endgame. Then, in 2019, the dealings fell apart. It looked like Disney and Sony weren’t going to reach an agreement and that Tom Holland’s Spider-Man would be removed from the MCU. Until, suddenly, they DID make an agreement. Alright, alright, we’ll back up. How did we get here and what does it even all mean?? Did you know there are two totally different Spider-Men right now from two totally different companies existing at the same time? Any that, technically, is totally allowed and OK? It’s mega confusing if you don’t know the backstory and what’s going on. So we’re going to explain WHY Sony owns (part) of Spider-Man, WHAT they can do with him, and what that means for Disney. Sony’s Ownership of Spider-Man So, how does Sony has the rights to Spider-Man movies instead of Marvel even though he’s originally a Marvel character? Didn’t Disney get Spidey when they bought Marvel?? It all started back in the late 1990s when Marvel Entertainment Group opted to distribute the rights to their comics to various studios to be used in films. ©Marvel According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Marvel optioned up the comics to studios from the 1970s through the 1990s. Spider-Man was picked up in the late 1970s, but the rights automatically returned to Marvel since a film wasn’t made in the allotted time period. Eager to get Spider-Man on the silver screen, Marvel sold the rights to Sony in 1998. The deal between Marvel Entertainment Group and Sony meant that the studio could produce as many Spider-Man films as they wanted. Sony got the film and merchandise rights, while Marvel kept the comics rights. It was under this agreement that Marvel continued to produce comics and Sony brought us the Tobey Maguire Spider-Man films. ©Sony The deal stipulates that Sony keeps the rights to Spider-Man as long as they continue to produce a Spider-Man movie at least every five years — which they’ve done so far. We’ve already seen Spider-Man (2002), Spider-Man 2 (2004), Spider-Man 3 (2007), The Amazing Spider-Man (2012), The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014), and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018). That’s why Sony still has the rights! ©Sony If Sony were to miss this window, the rights would revert back to Marvel. Now, Spider-Man has been one of Sony’s most successful and profitable film franchises of all time so those rights are a big asset to the company. In fact, the studio already has an Untitled Into the Spider-Verse sequel set for 2022 (but more on that in a bit!). The Split of the Spider-Man Rights Disney’s involvement came when the Walt Disney Company purchased Marvel Entertainment for approximately $4 billion in 2009, per CNN. Disney now owning Marvel meant they had the comic rights to Spider-Man but Sony still had merchandising and film. ©Marvel Studios The Marvel/Sony deal changed in 2011 when Sony sold the merchandising rights to Spider-Man back to Marvel (and therefore Disney), while the company was dealing with significant financial losses, according to Variety. It stands now that Marvel (Disney) owns the comics and merchandise rights and Sony still has those film rights. That’s why you could find Disney branded Into the Spider-Verse toys at a Disney Store. It wasn’t their movie, but they own the rights to the toys. ©Disney Still, as the MCU continued to flourish with hits over at Disney, Marvel’s head producer Kevin Feige was hoping to somehow get Spider-Man into Marvel films. Spider-Man is an ultra recognizable character in Marvel, and, particularly in the Civil War storyline from the comics, he was featured prominently. Disney wanted to get one of the cornerstones of the Marvel brand into their films. SpiderMan Light-up Bubble Wand Oh, and if the whole Spider-Man deal seems familiar, it’s because Disney ran into a similar problem with another set of popular Marvel characters — the X-Men. Fox owned the rights to X-Men (having purchased them much like Sony did Spider-Man) when Disney purchased Marvel. Of course, the solution came pretty easy to the X-Men issue — Disney bought Fox and all of its properties. Now Disney owned the X-Men. Problem solved. ©Marvel Unable to just buy their way out of the problem like they did with the X-Men, they needed to strike a deal. Per Variety, Sony and Disney agreed to team up on the Spider-Man film rights for a time. Sony was unhappy with the response to The Amazing Spider-Man franchise (AKA the Andrew Garfield ones) and the company was in need of a big franchise to give it a boost. The deal got Disney the use of Spider-Man in their films while Sony got Kevin Feige’s involvement and the leverage of the Marvel Cinematic Universe at Disney. Plus, they got a hefty cut of the profits from the Spidey is in. Of the deal, Sony chairman Michael Lynton said, “This is the right decision for the franchise, for our business, for Marvel, and for the fans.” The deal means that Sony has “creative control, marketing, and distribution,” while Marvel produces its own Spider-Man movies that involve him with other superheroes owned by Disney. ©Marvel The deal was initially struck in 2017 and since then audiences have gotten to see a number of Disney-made Spider-Man films. Disney has produced Captain America: Civil War (2016), Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), and Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) with Spider-Man featured (played by Tom Holland). Sony is Still Making Spider-Man Movies Sony saw a lot of profits from the Spider-Man/Marvel deal. Far From Home was the studio’s most profitable film release of all time. Disney’s Marvel films have gone on to be the biggest film releases EVER. But that didn’t stop Sony from making their own take on Spider-Man without Disney’s involvement. Surprising fans and critics alike, Sony launched the Spider-Verse franchise in 2018 with Sony’s edgier animated Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. ©Sony The film was a fresh take on the Spider-Man character, featuring fan-favorite Miles Morales as Spidey. It had a never-before-seen daring animation style and a gritty soundtrack. This wasn’t the Tobey McGuire or Disney Spider-Man movies, and audiences noticed. It was a massive hit for the company and the film beat BOTH Disney’s Incredibles 2 and Ralph Breaks the Internet for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature — a category often won by Disney. Not surprisingly, Sony is working on a sequel now. Sony may have found a Spider-Man franchise that critics and audiences alike love without much of Disney’s help. But What About the Theme Parks? As a side note, you might be wondering how, if Disney and Sony have this complicated agreement over Spidey, is he represented over at the Universal Orlando theme park? And in Disney’s theme parks outside of Orlando, for that matter. Well, the theme park rights are different from everything we’ve talked about so far. Per Fortune, Marvel Entertainment (prior to being owned by Disney) and NBCUniversal signed a deal in 1994 that Universal Studios had the rights to use the characters in the theme parks as long as they were used in a certain geographic area (the Mississippi river was the divider). ©Universal Orlando Since Universal had a whole land of Marvel characters at Universal Orlando, Marvel (now owned by Disney) can’t use superheroes from any of the specific franchises (including Avengers) that are already represented in Universal Orlando in theme parks east of the Mississipi River. ©Universal Orlando Now, Universal hasn’t used any of the Marvel characters in Universal California, so west of the Mississippi River is wide open when it comes to theme park rights. That’s why Disney is able to launch Avengers Campus in California. If you’re wondering how we’re getting Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT — those characters weren’t on Universal’s radar when they built their Marvel land, so it’s fair game for Disney. So, if you’re keeping score at home: Marvel/Disney owns the rights to Spider-Man comics and merchandising Sony and Marvel/Disney currently have a split deal on the Spider-Man film rights Universal has the rights to Spider-Man in theme parks east of the Mississippi River. Marvel maintains the theme park rights west of the Mississippi. Whew. That’s…a lot. The Sony and Disney Breakup So we got all that? Theme park rights? Check. Merch and movie rights? Check. Well, buckle in cause Sony stepped in to throw a wrench in an already complicated deal. In August 2019, Deadline reported that a halt in communication between Disney and Sony had ended Marvel Studios and Kevin Feige’s involvement in Spider-Man. The disagreement happened, according to Deadline’s sources, due to money issues. Spider-Man ©Disney Disney was looking for a larger share of Spidey profits in exchange for Marvel and Feige’s continued guiding hand that resulted in the delivery of Sony’s biggest grossing film ever. Sony declined to meet those terms. Disney already owned the rights to Spider-Man merchandise, so Sony was hesitant to give up half of its most profitable franchise. As a result, Disney withdrew involvement. Deadline said of Feige’s exit, “Sony will have to try to win a championship without Michael Jordan.” Had the split lasted, Tom Holland may have continued in the role of Spider-Man in the Sony-controlled Spidey universe — without the Avengers or the rest of the MCU involved ever again. ©Disney Of the split, Feige said, “It was never meant to last forever. We knew there was a finite amount of time that we’d be able to do this, and we told the story we wanted to tell, and I’ll always be thankful for that.” Aaaaand The Makeup Audiences were super upset about the loss of Spider-Man from the MCU, and Tom Holland spoke out per Entertainment Weekly saying, “It’s been five amazing years. I’ve had the time of my life. Who knows what the future holds?” The social backlash was SIGNIFICANT as folks negatively reacted to the idea of Spider-Man leaving the Avengers. Avengers Infinity War Poster ©Disney Then suddenly, we got the news in September, per CNBC, that Marvel Studios, led by President Kevin Feige, would produce a third film in the Spider-Man: Homecoming series (Yep, the one that comes out in late 2021!). Spider-Man will also appear in one future Marvel Studios film. Whaaah? So what changed!? Well, with backlash abound, Sony and Disney got back in the negotiation room. Ultimately, a deal was made that allows Feige’s and MCU’s involvement for at least two more films featuring Spider-Man. The details of the deal were not disclosed. Of the agreement, Sony noted, “We have had a great collaboration over the last four years, and our mutual desire to continue was equal to that of the many fans. We are delighted to be moving forward together.” Spider-Man: Far From Home ©Sony/Marvel Interestingly, Former Disney CEO Bob Iger said that Spider-Man himself, Tom Holland, was to thank for the deal. He revealed the actor called him and told him what the character meant to him and to fans. In response, Iger called the head of Sony and said a deal needed to be made. Iger said, “You know what happens sometimes companies when they are negotiating or people when they’re negotiating with one another, they kind of forget that there are other folks out there who actually matter, and that was the case here. There’s a whole Parker family out there.” ©Disney ©Sony Feige’s thought? He said, “I am thrilled that Spidey’s journey in the MCU will continue, and I and all of us at Marvel Studios are very excited that we get to keep working on it. Spider-Man is a powerful icon and hero whose story crosses all ages and audiences around the globe. He also happens to be the only hero with the superpower to cross cinematic universes, so as Sony continues to develop their own Spidey-verse you never know what surprises the future might hold.” But what about Tom Holland? Any deals he’s made to portray Spider-Man have been made with Disney/Marvel. Following the two agreed upon films, it would be up to Sony to work with him to keep him as Spider-Man, unless additional deals are made with Disney. Disney had previously expressed interest in working with Holland for many more films as the character before the deal fell through, so his fate as the web-slinger remains somewhat unclear outside of the two films we know. Spider-Man: Far From Home Marvel Gallery Diorama ©Disney Again, the details of the Sony/Disney deal are not public. It’s unclear whether Sony forked up the 50/50 or Disney agreed to lower the terms. Either way, fans won’t have to wonder what could have been following that cliffhanger of a mid-credit scene in Spider-Man: Far from Home (featuring a very notable SONY Spider-Man character!). SONY’s J. Jonah Jameson in DISNEY’s Spider-Man: Far From Home! ©Disney Speaking of interesting Sony Spider-Man casting choices, there have been rumors across the web that the upcoming MCU Spider-Man movie has cast Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield alongside Tom Holland for a multiverse crossover. Rumors also claim the return of Sony Spider villains Electro, played by Jamie Foxx, and Doctor Octopus, played by Alfred Molina. We already know that one brief character crossover we mentioned in Far From Home. Sony is all about that Multi-verse life now and if they’ve patched things up with Disney, that leaves some pretty cool possibilities for the next film. Potentially ANY character from ANY version of Spider-Man over the years — Disney or Sony — could pop up in the film. Whether they will is a different story. In theory, you could even have an animated Miles Morales show up alongside Tom Holland’s character. It could happen, according to Spider-Man multi-verse science, at least . Sony and Marvel have yet to confirm any of this, but a crossover between the two studios would be pretty monumental. ©Marvel When Kevin Feige was asked about the rumors by comicbook.com, he said, “I’ve read some things. I’m not sure I’ve read all things. The fun thing about online speculation when it comes to our stuff is how sometimes it couldn’t be more off the mark and sometimes it’s shockingly close, and that’s held true for the last few years. But saying which is which would take all the fun out of everything.” That’s pretty vague, but we’re definitely eager to see if these rumors are true. Click here to read the new Spider-Man deal announcement! The Future of Spider-Man in the MCU We’re also not sure what the deal means AFTER the upcoming Spider-Man movie and additional MCU film. Coverage of the agreement specifically notes that the 2021 Far From Home sequel and the one other (yet to be named) MCU appearance are the ones agreed upon in the deal. After those films are released, we may not see Spidey in the MCU again. ©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation Instead, his film rights very well could end up the sole property of Sony once more, or we could have another drama-filled breakup/makeup situation. It’s hard to say. But Disney will still have Spidey swinging over buildings in Avengers Campus and headlining an attraction there as well. And of course, there will be oodles of Spidey merch. Spidey isn’t going away from Disney any time soon, but if we’ll see more movies beyond the current deal is unknown at this time. Whatever happens, we’ll be keeping an eye on the situation and any publicized changes in negotiations so stay tuned with us for those webby updates. Want to learn more about the theme park Marvel situation with Universal? 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 the Sony and Disney deal? Tell us in the comments! 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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Adding Disney characters to our everyday items makes things a little more exciting. Disney’s Animal Kingdom character cavalcades If you’re looking to accessorize your purse or backpack with some added Disney charm, you can — literally! A whole BUNCH of new bag charms are now available online featuring some of our favorite Disney characters! Let’s start off with the one who started it all — Mickey Mouse, of course! Your bag will have its own little hidden Mickey with this charm. ©shopDisney The charm spells out “Mickey” in bright colors! It costs $12.99. Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse Flair Bag Charm If you’re hoping to have some wishes granted throughout your day, maybe you’ll have some luck with this Genie charm! ©shopDisney He’s covered in shiny accents, especially on his lamp! This charm is priced at $12.99. Click here to buy the Genie Flair Bag Charm! This bag charm featuring our favorite royal llama reminds everyone that you’re a “no drama llama.” ©shopDisney Kuzco is serving up some major sass here. Make this charm yours for $12.99. Click here to buy the Kuzco Flair Bag Charm! This Baby Yoda bag charm scores major cuteness points. ©shopDisney The huge ears make him look as adorable as ever. This charm costs $16.99. Buy The Child Bag Charm here! Being the big fans of Mickey-shaped food that we are, this Mickey-shaped hamburger bag charm is calling our name! ©shopDisney This burger is serving up the works, with lettuce and tomato inside the Mickey-shaped hamburger bun. ©shopDisney One of the sesame seeds on the bun is even shaped like a Mickey head! Plus, you can hold coins and other small keepsakes in the zip pouch. This burger charm costs $16.99. Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse Hamburger Flair Bag Charm Each of these charms adds a tiny bit of Disney flair to your everyday look, and you can find each of them on shopDisney. Check back with us for more Disney merch updates! Check out the new Winnie the Pooh and Robin Hood mugs online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which one of these bag charms is your fave? Tell us in the comments! The post These Character Bag Charms Add Lots of Disney Flair to Your Everyday Look! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Throw it Back to the 70s with Disney’s NEW Retro Star Wars Tees and Boba Fett Cooler! There are TONS of Adorable New Disney Gift Card Designs — And We Can’t Pick Our Favorite! This LIMITED EDITION Maleficent Doll and Pin Are on shopDisney’s MerchPass NOW! View the full article

Lunar New Year might be a few weeks away, but that hasn’t stopped Disney from getting in on the fun! Shanghai Disneyland 2021 Fireworks Display Not only have we seen SO many adorable merchandise items around Disney World and on shopDisney, but Shanghai Disneyland is having an entire festival to celebrate! This year is the year of the Ox, and Shanghai Disneyland will be hosting “A Spring Festival Spectacular“! The entire resort will be filled with traditional festive Chinese games, and “sounds and tastes combined with special touches of Disney magic.” ©Disney From January 19th to February 26th, this event will offer holiday decor and character experiences. Mickey & Friends (including Duffy and his pals) will be dressed up in brand new holiday outfits! “God of Fortune” Goofy will also be there to wish everyone excitement and luck in the new year. Guests will have a limited time to see Mickey and Minnie in their new costumes on February 12th, which is the first day of Lunar New Year! ©Disney This event marks the debut of one of Mickey’s friends, Clarabelle Cow and the show called “Our Families.” This is described as a unique show that will take place every night after the nighttime projections on the castle. ©Disney And from February 8th to February 14th, the Shanghainese version of “Once Upon a Time” , recorded by Pan Hong, will return to the Enchanted Storybook Castle and immerse guests in the local culture. ©Disney With the new nighttime show also comes a “Spring Festival Drum Ceremony” and the “Mickey Avenue Shanghai Swing” to get guests up and celebrating! Plus, Disney Friends decorations that were specially made for the festival can be found throughout the resort. ©Disney No Disney event is complete without some special eats! At the Wandering Moon Restaurant, there will be traditional “Nianwei”, and at the Royal Banquet Hall, guests can grab some fairytale themed treats fit for royalty. Additionally, Lumiere’s Kitchen will feature a buffet with Aurora! ©Disney There may be several Lunar New Year merch items in Disney World, but Shanghai Disneyland will have many more goodies including the popular Chip & Dale headband, and a limited-edition Mickey and Minnie plush in their festival outfits! Also there will be some fun options featuring Duffy and Friends. ©Disney This festival sounds like the perfect way to ring in the Lunar New Year! We’ll continue to look out for the latest festivals and events at Disney Parks all over the world, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest news. Check out Shanghai Disneyland’s Fifth Anniversary Logo! 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 visited Shanghai Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! The post Shanghai Disneyland's 'A Spring Festival Spectacular' Will Celebrate Lunar New Year! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Select Disney Theme Parks Reported Net Positive Contributions for Q4 Report Contruction Photo! Shanghai Disneyland’s “Zootopia” Expansion Update! NEWS: Shanghai Disney Resort Unveils Their Fifth Anniversary Logo View the full article

There are lots of delicious treats to sample on at the various EPCOT festivals. But, just a hop away from the park, you can experience a totally different, intimate and luxurious food and wine experience. Disney’s Dolphin Resort The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel’s Food and Wine Classic is a fan-favorite event where foodies can truly live their best lives. This year, the Swan and Dolphin have brought back this fun event in a modified way to help guests maintain social distancing. We got the chance to experience it recently and now we’re bringing you ALL our thoughts! Last year, we attended a special dining event at the Swan and Dolphin, and this year we made our way back there again. The Swan and Dolphin are hosting a whole bunch of different events this year, including a watch party for the Super Bowl. But, on January 16th, we made our way over to the Resort for the Food & Wine Classic: A Taste of Swan & Dolphin. Arrival and Set-Up Check-in for this event began at 5PM. The actual event itself ran from 5:30PM through 8:00PM. If you want to make sure you get your money’s worth, be sure to check in as soon as you can! Swan and Dolphin Check In When we arrived, attendees had their temperatures checked. Temperature Checks Once we made it past the temperature check, we were given a pink wristband and table marker with our last name on it. Wristband You then take this marker and place it on the table you want to remain at for the evening. That table then becomes your spot for the night. Food & Wine Classic: A Taste of Swan and Dolphin Before the doors officially opened, guests were greeted with fun Jello shots. Jello Shots There was a tequila variety which was strong and little citrusy. Jello Shot And there was a vodka one with a fruity base that reminded us a bit of a Vodka cranberry. Jello Shot The event took place in some of the ballrooms upstairs at the Dolphin Hotel. The space was actually made of multiple convention rooms/ballrooms combined. All of these separate rooms were open and we felt there was lots of space for guests to safely distance from one another. Food & Wine Classic: A Taste of Swan and Dolphin Everything within the room was spread out really nicely. We didn’t feel like it was tight or cramped at all. Between tables, we’d say guests were easily more than 6 feet apart. Food & Wine Classic: A Taste of Swan and Dolphin Once the doors to the event space opened, guests were able to pick the table of their choice and place their table marker. The band also started playing some tunes for all the guests to enjoy. Food & Wine Classic: A Taste of Swan and Dolphin As soon as we walked in, all of the food booths and drink stations were open and ready to go. That was really great as it meant that you could get started chowing down on the delicious food ASAP. Food & Wine Classic: A Taste of Swan and Dolphin All of the Cast Members at the event were located behind plexiglass barriers. Food & Wine Classic: A Taste of Swan and Dolphin Overall, we felt the social distancing measures put in place were great. There were markers on the floor guiding guests in terms of where they should stand… Food & Wine Classic: A Taste of Swan and Dolphin …and there were plenty of sanitizing stations throughout the room. Food & Wine Classic: A Taste of Swan and Dolphin Since the portions here are meant to be “sample sizes,” you can finish those plates and drinks rather quickly. Throughout the night though, we noticed that servers were constantly walking around and offering to clear our table, which was helpful, as it meant we could make space for our next round of treats. Food & Wine Classic: A Taste of Swan and Dolphin All of the Cast Members were very friendly and knowledgeable when we approached the various food booths. Those working at the drink stations were offering information about the beverages, and those at the food stations were describing the dishes to us. Food & Wine Classic: A Taste of Swan and Dolphin At the food booths, they also made it a point to tell us that we could come back as many times as we’d like. That’s right. This is an all-inclusive style event, so if you can keep going back for more of any and all of the dishes you enjoy. Food & Wine Classic: A Taste of Swan and Dolphin Also, since there were so many booths open, we didn’t really encounter any long lines. For the most part, we were able to walk right up to the booths and get our plates immediately. Food & Wine Classic: A Taste of Swan and Dolphin The entertainment was fun and upbeat. During the night, they took two small breaks, but otherwise they played nonstop for guests. Toward the evening, some guests were out on the dance floor dancing and really having a good time. Food & Wine Classic: A Taste of Swan and Dolphin But, guests still did a good job of staying spread apart, even when on the dance floor. Menu The Menu here let us know what would be available at each of the booths. ©The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort The food sounds great, but how does it taste? Food Reviews We started our night with the tenderloin from the Shula’s Steak House booth. This dish featured Roasted Linz Heritage Black Angus Beef Tenderloin, Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Carrots, and Red Wine Sauce. Beef Tenderloin This tenderloin was AMAZING! The meat was incredibly tender and just melted in your mouth. The creamy buttery mashed potatoes were delicious as well. Honestly, we could have LIVED at this booth. But, we couldn’t not try the others. So, we hopped over to Frida’s Kitchen. This spot had Tacos al Pastor made with Spit-Roasted Marinated Pork Shoulder, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, on a Flour Tortilla, served with Crispy Tortilla Chips, and Pico de Gallo. Tacos al Pastor This booth was also a favorite of ours. The Tacos al Pastor were surprisingly big, considering that these items are meant to be more of a “sample size.” The tacos were served with chips, pico de Gallo, and hot sauce, which we loved. Our reporter actually used the ENTIRE packet of hot sauce since they like their food quite spicy. Tacos al Pastor Over at Carnival Corner, we got to taste the Chicken “Chips.” What are chicken chips exactly? Well, they’re Crispy Fried Chicken served with a Housemade Buttermilk-Herb Dressing. Chicken “Chips” These may sound simple, but you might be surprised at how delicious they are! The chicken “chips” were really crunchy and the homemade sauce was delicious. It reminder us of a nice quality Ranch dressing. Chicken “Chips” We also did a little bit of mixing and dunked these “chips” in the Smoking D’s barbecue sauces. WOWZA. That was quite the delicious combo! Speaking of Smoking D’s BBQ, we made our way over to this booth to try the “Whole Hog” Smoked Pork Sandwich, which comes with Sweet and Spicy Pickles, House Barbecue Sauces, Coleslaw, and a Toasted Soft Roll. It also comes with a yummy onion ring! Smokin’ D’s BBQ This sandwich was really good. But, the really crispy onion ring is what totally won our hearts. The sandwich and onion ring together were a match made in heaven! We also got to try Smoking D’s sweet & smoky sauce and smoked molasses sauce. Both had a small kick (no knock-out-your-sinuses stuff here). Smokin’ D’s We thought they were great homemade sauces that added an extra punch of flavor. After the BBQ, it was time to go for something a bit lighter. So, we made our way to the Kimonos booth. There, we got a Dragon Roll with Crispy Shrimp, Yellowfin Tuna, Haas Avocado, and Kewpie Mayonnaise. This Dragon Roll was not only delicious and fresh, but it beautiful as well. Dragon Roll Over at Il Mulino, we got the Cannelloni Meat and Sausage Filled Pasta, which is Baked with Bechamel and Tomato Basil Sauce. The pasta was delicious and had a generous amount of the meat filling, which was really great. Stuffed Pasta The sauce it was baked in was nice and light, and not too overpowering. This was a another favorite dish of ours! Filled Pasta At Todd English’s bluezoo booth, we sampled the Roasted Organic Pumpkin Ravioli Gnudi, with the Seared Sea Scallop, Whipped Ricotta Cheese, and Pumpkin Gremolata. bluezoo This dish was nice. Our reporter who attended the event isn’t a big pumpkin fan, so it wasn’t a favorite for them. But, they did say that the scallops were very good and that it was a nice dish overall. It was, however, pretty small in terms of size. At Cabana, there was a fun Chicago Style Italian Beef Sandwich with Thinly Sliced Angus Ribeye, Natural Jus, Giardiniera, and an Italian Roll. Beef Sandwich We could definitely see ourselves sitting out by the pool and enjoying this treat. It was a BIG portion and a really nice flavor! At the Chinatown booth we got to sample some Pho made with Sliced Beef, Organic Vegetables, Marinated Tofu, Cilantro, Lime, and Siracha. This dish was very tasty. The beef was nice and tender. Despite there being some siracha, the dish wasn’t spicy, so there was nothing to fear here. Pho Truly, everything we sampled at the event was amazing. And, the desserts were no exception. The desserts at this event were created by Chef Laurent Branlard and (much like the sushi) they were both delicious and gorgeous. Sugar Sculpture There was a Lemongrass and Coconut Infused Pineapple, Coconut Angel Food Cake, which definitely was the winner in terms of dessert in our book. The only down side? We wish it was BIGGER so we could enjoy more! Angel Food Cake There was also a Pavlova Station with French Meringue, Lemon Peel Ice Cream, Berry Compote, and Raspberry Cream. This treat was (again) delicious, particularly with that French meringue and raspberry cream. Pavlova The Dark Chocolate Fondant Cake was VERRRY rich. You could share this dish and probably still have some left over. It was amazing, but extremely rich. Chocolate Cake And, finally, there was an Upside Down Orellis Milk Chocolate Cream Puff with Caramelized Hazelnuts. Yum. Cream Puff Drinks If you’re looking to grab a drink at this event, they had plenty of that too. From sour beers… Drink Options …and botanical cocktails with Kettle One Vodka… Kettle One …to tons of different wines, there was lots to choose from. Beverage Options All of the drinks we sampled were delicious. If you’ve got any questions, be sure to ask the Cast Members. We found them to be extremely helpful at answering questions or offering suggestions based on your preferences. Beverage Options If you want some water, the drink stations also had bottled waters available for the guests. Overall Overall, we had a fantastic time at the event and had SO much fun! Everything was really well spaced out, so it felt like guests could really maintain a safe distance from one another. Food & Wine Classic: A Taste of Swan and Dolphin The food was also incredibly delicious, the drinks were phenomenal, and the entertainment was fantastic. Event only tickets for the Food & Wine Classic: A Taste of Swan and Dolphin are priced at $110 per person. Or, you can opt for a room package that includes a one-night stay and 2 tickets to the event, starting at $359 per night. Considering you can continue to go back to get as much of the food as you’d like, and there were essentially no lines and TONS of spacing, we’d say that amount is worth it. Food & Wine Classic: A Taste of Swan and Dolphin The Swan and Dolphin are set to host more events throughout the year, including a Super Bowl party and another Food & Wine Classic: A Taste of Swan and Dolphin event, both in February. That February Food & Wine Classic will, however, have an entirely different menu. You can check out more details here. Food & Wine Classic: A Taste of Swan and Dolphin If you want a FULL Food & Wine Classic experience (not just the “Taste of” version), you can make plans to attend the Swan and Dolphin’s Food & Wine Classic event in October of this year. Click here for more details on the upcoming Food & Wine Classic! 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 attending a special food event at the Swan and Dolphin? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Is This Specialty Food & Wine Event in Disney World Worth the Price Tag? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Kick Off 2021 With Some Specialty Food & Wine Events at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin! Review: Italian Favorites at Il Mulino in Disney World’s Swan Hotel! The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic is BACK in a New Way! View the full article

When we think about Main Street, U.S.A., we can’t help but imagine a Cast Member holding a bouquet of Mickey balloons! Orange Mickey Balloon It’s something so quintessentially Disney, and Mickey balloons have been an incredibly popular Disney souvenir over the years. Recently, we’ve seen some new colors join the group of balloons being sold in Walt Disney World, and now we’ve spotted an entirely new balloon design at Disneyland Resort — and we. are. OBSESSED. What Disney movie makes you think of balloons? That’s right, it’s Pixar’s Up! We spotted some adorable new Up-themed balloons on Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure today. A new balloon design! The balloon comes in two parts: the bottom half is Carl’s house from the film, and the top half is made to look like a bundle of many balloons carrying the house away to Paradise Falls! ‘Up’ Balloon The bottom balloon even has a precious cartoon rendition of Carl and Wilderness Explorer Russel on the front porch. The balloons are $15 each. New ‘Up’ balloon! We can definitely picture lots of kids asking their parents for one of these! It’s honestly so cool that we wouldn’t blame the adults for wanting one either. They even light up! How cute is this balloon? Lots of Up merch has been released recently — you can see it all here! We’ll be on the lookout for more new balloon designs in Disney World and Disneyland Resort, so stay tuned! We do our best to keep updated on all the latest Disney merchandise so that we can bring you the updates! Check out MORE Up merch here! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever purchased a balloon from Disney? Let us know in the comments! The post STOP Everything and Look at Disney's Insanely CUTE 'Up' Balloons With Us! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: We’re Live From Lunar New Year in Disney California Adventure! This NEW Popcorn Bucket Coming to Disneyland May Be the BEST One Yet! Meet The NEW Steamboat Minnie Popcorn Bucket in Disneyland! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We sure love a good Disney mug! World of Disney The Disney Parks Starbucks mugs, some animation sketch mugs…give us ALL the mugs! And now there are two new Disney mugs available online! Let’s take a look. Oh bother! Winnie the Pooh is on a hike through the Hundred Acre Wood on this camper mug. We love the elegant black rim. ©BoxLunch The mug has a map of the Hundred Acre Wood printed on the front and the back, along with some lettering to remind Pooh exactly where he is. ©BoxLunch You can get this mug featuring our favorite Pooh Bear on BoxLunch for $16.90! Click HERE to grab the Pooh Mug online! Also with his own brand-new mug is Robin Hood! This camper mug features Robin Hood with his famous bow and arrow on the front… ©BoxLunch …and Alan-A-Dale the Rooster singing “Oo-De-Lally” on the back. We think the speckled pattern really ties the whole design together! ©BoxLunch This mug is also on BoxLunch for $16.90. Click Here to Grab the Robin Hood Mug! Catch us sipping our coffee and humming “Oo-De-Lally” with these new mugs. And stayed tuned to DFB for all Disney merch updates! Here’s Some More Winnie the Pooh Online Goodies! 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 mug are you grabbing? Let us know in the comments! The post Robin Hood and Winnie the Pooh Mugs Are Now Available Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: These Disney Couples Tees Let You Match With Your Love! Disney Style Alert! Serious Winnie the Pooh Fans Gotta See This! This NEW Winnie the Pooh Danielle Nicole Collection Is Taking Us Up, Up, And Away! View the full article

Fans of the Haunted Mansion have been able to collect quite a few mementos with things like fans and gargoyles. Haunted Mansion On our visit to Disney World today, we spotted the door hanger at the Emporium that we’re guessing Madame Leota uses herself. Only thing is, something was a bit off… . Welcome to The Haunted Mansion foolish mortals, or should we say ‘Folish Mortals.’ Yep, that’s right, there’s a typo on the door hanger! Looks like the 999 happy haunts were playing tricks around Disney and deleted the extra ‘o’ making us mortals look even more foolish. Welcome ‘Folish’ Mortals Door Hanger If you’re still willing to purchase the door (or tomb) tag for $7.99, you can always turn it around and hide the typo! The other side says “Tomb Sweet Tomb” and features tons of spooky bats. Plus, the Mickey shaped handle is a cute detail! Haunted Mansion Door Hanger As Judy Hopps from Zootopia would say, “We all make mistakes. No matter what type of animal,” and this one joins an array of others Disney designs that skipped the spell check phase. We’re hope the next batch will correct this funny error and we’ll be back to welcoming foolish mortals. And hey, it was nice to have a bit of a giggle don’t ya think?! Here’s the REAL Backstory of Disney World’s Haunted Mansion! 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 seen other funny typos at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Oops! Disney Forgot to Run These Door Hangers Through Spell-Check! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: We Already Have 999 Disney World Christmas Stockings But There’s Room For 1 More! Something…or SomeONE…is Missing From the Haunted Mansion in Disney World Today! (But don’t worry; she’ll be back soon!) A Haunted Mansion Main Attraction Passholder Exclusive Shopping Event Is Coming to Disney World! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We love Up and we sure do love cookies! Wilderness Explorers We’ve seen some really cute Disney cookie jars (who remembers this one shaped like Spaceship Earth?). So when we heard about a new Up-themed cookie jar online, we just had to take a look. The cookie jar is shaped and painted like Carl Fredricksen’s house with those classic balloons tied on top. It’s like he’s soaring away straight to Paradise Falls! ©Disney The sides and back of the jar show the rest of Carl’s house. ©Disney And inside, instead of Carl and Ellie’s rocking chairs there’s plenty of space for all your favorite cookies! ©Disney The cookie jar is available on shopDisney for $54.99. Click Here to Buy the Up Cookie Jar! Feast on some cookies while writing in your adventure book, and stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merch updates! Check Out This New Up MagicBand! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How do you feel about this new cookie jar? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's New 'Up' Cookie Jar Is At the Top of Our Wishlist! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: The NEW Frozen 2 Dresses Have Landed on shopDisney and They’re BIG TIME on Sale! Take a Trip in Style With This NEW Disney Travel Collection! Make Your Kitchen Magical With These Disney Kitchen Accessories! View the full article

Between newly released Disneyland-themed Starbucks tumblers and FREE Annual Passholder magnets with purchase, there’s a lot happening around Disneyland Resort. World of Disney at Downtown Disney While we were at World of Disney in Downtown Disney exploring all the new goodies, we spotted new Disneyland sweatshirts! The new collection features some playful characters that we don’t see on Disney clothes too often to keep you warm. The first sweatshirt we spotted features characters from The Fox and the Hound! This Disney classic film tells the story of two unlikely friends, and now you can get them on this sweatshirt! The Fox, named Tod, sits on top of the Disneyland letters on the front playfully looking for his friend. Disneyland The Fox and The Hound Sweatshirt Front And when you peek around the back of the sweatshirt, you’ll find the Hound, aka Cooper, eagerly awaiting his pal. Disneyland The Fox and The Hound Sweatshirt Back Another Disneyland character sweatshirt features Lady and the Tramp. The duo is chewing away at the same spaghetti noodle on a grey background. Unlike the Fox and the Hound sweatshirt, you can see the entire Disneyland logo on the front with Lady at the bottom. Disneyland Lady and the Tramp Sweatshirt Front The back of the sweatshirt has Tramp with the other half of the noodle that wraps around the top. Disneyland Lady and the Tramp Sweatshirt Back The next Disneyland sweatshirt has the one-and-only Slinky Dog from Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story. This one isn’t much of a duo, but Slinky Dog looks quite happy to be adorning the cozy sweater. Disneyland Slinky Dog Sweatshirt Front And, of course, Slinky Dog loops all the way to the back-side of the sweatshirt always having your back. Disneyland Slinky Dog Sweatshirt Back Last, but certainly not least, is the Disneyland sweatshirt with characters from The Lion King. Simba prances around the front of this shirt looking quite happy to be hanging with his best friend… Disneyland Lion King Sweatshirt Front …Nala — who is on the back of the sweatshirt! Their tails intertwine on the side to make this a cute top for Valentine’s season! Disneyland Lion King Sweatshirt Back All of these Disneyland sweatshirts can be found at World of Disney in Downtown Disney for $54.99 each! As always, we’ll continue to share updates on Disneyland merchandise! Check out the FREE Annual Passholder Magnets Available 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. What do you think of these new sweaters? Let us know in the comments! The post PICS: New Character Sweatshirts Feature Classic Disney Duos first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at the Disneyland Resort and Downtown Disney: Haunted Mansion Refurb and the Best Popcorn Bucket EVER! ABC Disney Items Spotted in Disneyland — But With NEW Designs?! It’s a Blast from the Past! Take a Look at the New Ticket Book Hat We Spotted at Downtown Disney! View the full article

We got some BIG news from Disneyland last week with the cancellation of its Annual Passholder program. Downtown Disney If you are a current Disneyland Annual Passholder, there are still some perks you can take advantage of though, specifically discounts on shopping and food purchases in Downtown Disney and Buena Vista Street. And today we found another small AP perk — a FREE magnet. Although Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park are still closed, Downtown Disney and Buena Vista Street are still open for limited shopping and dining. If you’re a Disneyland Annual Passholder and are heading to Downtown Disney or Buena Vista Street soon, you may also be able to get a little extra something while you’re there. Expansion of Downtown Disney to Buena Vista Street Today, when we visited Kingswell Camera Shop on Buena Vista Street, a Cast Member informed us that Disneyland Annual Passholders can now get a FREE magnet with any purchase. Annual Passholder Magnet The magnet celebrates 65 years of magic at Disneyland Resort and has the AP logo on the top. Disneyland’s 65th anniversary was last year (2020), and we saw all kinds of special merchandise released for it. Annual Passholder Magnet These magnets might be available at other locations throughout Downtown Disney as well. So, if you’ll be shopping in that area soon, be sure to ask whether the Cast Members have these available for you. Annual Passholder Magnet Keep in mind, those who held active Disneyland annual passes as of March 14th, 2020 will continue to receive applicable discounts based on AP type for merch and food purchases throughout Downtown Disney and Buena Vista Street. Disney Cats and Dogs Merch Also, from January 18th though February 25th, Passholders will receive a 30% discount on select merchandise at select Downtown Disney and Buena Vista locations Monday through Thursday. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more Disneyland merchandise items and other Disney news. Be sure to check back with us for all the latest updates. Click here to see the new Starbucks Disneyland tumbler that was released recently! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of the AP magnet? Let us know in the comments. The post PICS: FREE Annual Passholder Magnet Now Available With Any Purchase at Disneyland Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: California Theme Parks May Consider Legal Action Following Release of Reopening Guidelines Disneyland Plans to Install Over 23,000 Health and Safety Measures in Preparation for a Future Reopening NEWS: Disneyland’s Reopening Delayed Further as Orange County Moves BACK to Purple Tier 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. Coffee (or any drink really) just seems to taste better when it’s in a Disney cup. And Starbucks keeps giving us more reason to get caffeinated! ©Disney We recently spotted the Starbucks Disneyland Tumbler online and now, we found it in Downtown Disney so there’s nothing stopping you from sipping your morning coffee in Disney style! Starbucks has become a Disney Parks ritual for a lot of guests and a day at the park just isn’t complete without a stop at the coffee shop! And, Starbucks has certainly hopped on board making tons of Disney park Starbucks mugs. Disneyland may still be closed, but Downtown Disney is still stocking the new mugs. And today we spotted the new Disneyland Tumbler with Straw by Starbucks at World of Disney! Disneyland Starbucks Tumbler The tumbler features Disneyland Park icons like fireworks, Sleeping Beauty Castle, “it’s a small world,” Galaxy’s Edge, and more! Disneyland Starbucks Tumbler You can basically spend a day at the park just by looking at all the details! It even says Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. Starbucks Tumbler You can find the tumbler at World of Disney in Downtown Disney for $24.99. Or, if you can’t make it to Downtown Disney, you can purchase it online on shopDisney! Get the Disneyland Starbucks Tumbler here! And, if you’d like to take your coffee travels to Walt Disney World, you can get the matching Walt Disney World Starbucks Tumbler! We’ll continue to keep our eyes peeled for the latest Disney merchandise! Check out more Disney Park Starbucks mugs! 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 collect the Starbucks Disney parks mugs? Let us know in the comments! The post Starbucks Just Released a NEW Disneyland-Themed Tumbler! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at the Disneyland Resort and Downtown Disney: Haunted Mansion Refurb and the Best Popcorn Bucket EVER! New Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Starbucks Tumblers Hit the Scene! There’s a BRAND NEW Tatooine Spirit Jersey in Disneyland! 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. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner — but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! PhotoPass Valentine’s Day The parks are already gearing up: we’ve got a resort celebration package, a Lion King Valentine’s Day MagicBand (so you can feel all the love tonight), and more at Walt Disney World. But if your wardrobe is missing a little February 14 flair, some new couples t-shirts have just dropped online! BoxLunch has a new couples t-shirt collection that includes some of our favorite pairs, and we HAVE to show you. The Stitch and Angel set features Stitch sharing a coconut on a beachy blue tie-dye backdrop. ©BoxLunch And Angel’s not far! Get the Stitch shirt online by clicking here! Here she is on matching pink tie-dye, staring lovingly at her sweetheart. ©BoxLunch We love how the tees are two different colors, but work so well together. Get the Angel shirt online by clicking here! And every night is a bella notte when Lady and Tramp are enjoying their classic spaghetti dinner. ©BoxLunch Here’s Tramp on a black tee feasting on Tony’s spaghetti. Get the Tramp shirt online by clicking here! Lady’s got the other half of Tramp’s noodle, just like their loved-up movie scene. ©BoxLunch She’s certainly in her Valentine’s Day best with her elegant collar! Get the Lady shirt online by clicking here! Our next couple takes us on a trip to Sherwood Forest: Robin Hood and Maid Marian are all dressed up in their wedding attire! ©BoxLunch Robin Hood’s staring at his beloved through a gilded frame (and just look at that festive cap!). Get the Robin Hood shirt online by clicking here! Meanwhile, Maid Marian is stylin’ on a light pink tee in a gilded frame that matches Robin Hood’s! ©BoxLunch What a match! Get the Maid Marian shirt online by clicking here! These shirts are all online at BoxLunch for $28.90. Each tee is sold separately, so keep that in mind when buying your set! We’re definitely in the Valentine’s Day spirit with this inspo from some iconic Disney couples. What do you think–would you snag a set for you and your partner? Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on everything Valentine’s Day at Disney! We’ve Got Even MORE Valentine’s Day Merch 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 couple is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post These Disney Couples Tees Let You Match With Your Love! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Feast Your Eyes on This Stitch-inspired Slow Cooker from Disney and BoxLunch! These Disney Princess Ice Cream Pins are too Sweet to Pass Up! Wow! A LIGHT UP ‘Tangled’ Loungefly Is Now Available for Pre-Order Online! View the full article

If you’re a big fan of Disney World, Disneyland, Disney movies, or anything else related to Disney, you may also be an admirer of the man who started it all — Walter Elias Disney. Walt Disney Presents One Man’s Dream From pioneering all sorts of new technologies to creating a clean, beautiful, incredibly detailed theme park that whole families could enjoy, Walt Disney contributed in so many unique ways to American history. And soon, he will be honored in a very special way in the Garden of American Heroes. On July 3rd, 2020, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order establishing a statuary park named the National Garden of American Heroes (“National Garden”). A task force was formed to begin the process of building the monument. The Task Force has now completed its first phase of work and is ready to move forward. So, today, January 18th, the President signed another Executive Order regarding the National Garden to provide some further direction. ©U.S. Department of the Interior The purpose of the National Garden is to “reflect the awesome splendor of our country’s timeless exceptionalism…In the peace and harmony of this vast outdoor park, visitors will come and learn the amazing stories of some of the greatest Americans who have ever lived.” ©U.S. Department of the Interior Each individual featured in the National Garden”has been chosen for embodying the American spirit of daring and defiance, excellence and adventure, courage and confidence, loyalty and love.” The individuals are considered “historically significant Americans.” The new Executive Order defines a “historically significant American” as a person who “made substantive contributions to America’s public life or otherwise had a substantive effect on America’s history.” Flag Retreat In the President’s previous Executive Order, figures such as John Adams, Susan B. Anthony, George Washington, and others were listed among those whose statues should be included in the Garden. The new Executive Order now includes several more figures such as Muhammad Ali, Nat King Cole, Albert Einstein, Robert Frost, Aretha Franklin, and…Walt Disney! The man who traveled to California with just a suitcase and a dream will soon be recognized in this garden as a true American hero. Walt Disney The President’s previous Executive Order noted that these statues should be lifelike or realistic representations of the people they depict, and that the National Garden should be on a “site of natural beauty” so that people can enjoy nature, walk by the statues, and be inspired to learn more. Partners Statue The President’s initial Executive Order on the National Garden noted that it should be made open for public access prior to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 2026. Thus far, the Secretary of the Interior has been tasked with identifying a site suitable for the National Garden, but its specific location has not yet been revealed. Letters were sent to various governors and counties asking them for their input on potential locations for the garden, statues to donate, and more. It’ll be interesting to see how this statue of Walt may differ from the Partners statue at Magic Kingdom and Disneyland Park that we know so well, as well as the Storytellers Statue at Disney California Adventure Park. We’ll definitely keep an eye out for more details about this National Garden and Walt Disney’s inclusion in it. Click here to see the refurbishment Storytellers Statue in Disney California Adventure Park! 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 Disney’s inclusion in the National Garden? Let us know in the comments! The post Walt Disney Set to Be Honored With a Statue in the National Garden of American Heroes first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Halloween Gift Cards With a Spooky Secret Now Available in Disney Parks and Online Disney Salutes the Military on Armed Forces Day! NEWS: Disney Announces Lay-Offs Will Affect About 6,700 Non-Union Employees in Disney World View the full article

We’re SO excited for a new way to get our treat on in Disney Springs. M&M’s Store We’ve been keeping a close eye on construction at the Disney Springs M&M’S Store. We certainly hope we hear WHEN it will open this year soon! In the meantime, though, we’re getting even MORE pumped thanks to a new announcement about the EXCLUSIVE M&M’S offerings! Disney announced today that the M&M’S store (“opening soon” ) will bring us designs and packaging sold exclusively at Disney Springs — and we even got to SEE a sneak peek! ©Disney The new packaging coming to the store is styled after our favorite Mouse duo and features the Disney Springs logo. There’s the Mickey Case… ©Disney/Mars …and the Minnie Case. ©Disney/Mars And, get this, the M&M’S even have little Mickeys and Minnies on them. They’re SO cute. ©Disney/Mars Look at the teeny, tiny little bow on M&M Minnie’s head! ©Disney/Mars This new one-stop chocolate shop will also have a signature chocolate wall and a “vast assortment of whimsical merchandise.” Oooh! We can’t wait to check out the new apparel and accessories. We’ll be watching closely for an opening date, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates! Take a look at the latests M&M’s Store construction 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 excited about the M&M’S Store? Tell us in the comments! The post PICS! EXCLUSIVE M&M'S and Packaging Coming to the New Store in Disney Springs first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Update! The Upcoming M&M’s Store Got a New Paint Job in Disney Springs! PICS: HUGE M&M Added to the Upcoming M&M’s Store in Disney Springs! What’s New at Disney Springs: Valentine’s Day Goodies, New Treats, and a GIANT M&M! View the full article

We recently spotted some runDisney merchandise at Disney World and it was exciting to see Mickey and friends running around on cups and shirts again. ©runDisney In January, runners completed the Walt Disney World Virtual Marathon Weekend and Disney isn’t slowing down the pace! Today, Disney shared a sneak peek at one of the 2021 Virtual Disney Princess Half Marathon medals. The remaining runDisney races for spring 2021 have been converted to virtual events but, runDisney fans have been able to keep the fun going at home with themed crafts and merchandise for their virtual races. And, 2021 Princess Half Marathon runners just got a peek at one of the medals they can receive following the completion of their virtual race! The virtual half marathon is themed after Belle from Beauty and the Beast and the medal features tons of details from the classic film! Belle herself adorns the medal with the enchanted rose and stained glass. And, you’re sure to remember your accomplishment forever with the race, year, and distance (13.1 miles!) on the medal. ©runDisney The other distances feature princesses from other Disney films, including Ariel, Rapunzel, and Tiana! Guests participating will also receive a digital bib and finisher certificate, digital toolkit with start and finish line markers and mile markers, digital goody bag, virtual playlist, a digital Disney Gift Card for select races, and the option of an event shirt. The event will take place from February 18th – February 21st. We will be on the lookout for more details and will share them with you as soon as more is released! Check out the new runDisney Merchandise Arriving Online 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 is your favorite runDisney race weekend? Let us know in the comments! The post First Look at One of the 2021 Virtual Disney Princess Half Marathon Medals first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The First Look at the Star Wars Rival Run Medals for 2020 Has Blasted into Disney World! NEWS: 2021 Disney World Marathon and Princess Half Marathon CANCELED. Both Will Go Virtual. 2020 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Medals Revealed! View the full article