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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. Between all of the Loungefly Backpacks and Dooney and Bourke bag releases, there are so many ways to carry your things around in Disney style. Cinderella Castle And, now Disney pin lovers can get their hands on bags that are literally made to display your collection! The new Mickey Mouse Icon Flair bag collection has a messenger style design with a perforated exterior to display pins and charms and express your personal ‘flair.’ And this new collection is now available on shopDisney! As a bonus, when you purchase one of the bags online, you can score a FREE Disney store key! ©shopDisney The first bag in the collection is the Mickey Mouse Icon Flair Crossbody Bag. The simulated leather fabric that flips over the front of the bag features the perforated display and even has a little mickey icon on the front. The interior is accordion style to fit more in your bag and the back features an open pocket. The strap is even removable if you’d rather use it as a clutch! ©shopDisney The crossbody bag is available on shopDisney for $39.99. Buy the Mickey Mouse Icon Flair Crossbody Bag here! If you’re looking for a bag that can carry all of your essentials and still display your pin collection, the Mickey Mouse Icon Flair Messenger Backpack is for you! The canvas bag features faux leather straps with a buckle to secure your items in the zipped backpack. The front has an even larger display to fit more of your favorite Disney pins! ©shopDisney The messenger backpack costs $49.99. Click here for the Mickey Mouse Icon Flair Messenger Backpack! The final bag in the collection is the Mickey Mouse Icon Flair Belt Bag. The bag features both a crossbody strap and belt so you can decide which way you’d like to wear it and has a black perforated exterior to display your pins. Could the belt bag be the new fanny pack? We think it’s cute! ©shopDisney The Mickey Mouse Icon Flair Belt Bag is the least expensive of the collection, costing $29.99. Get the Mickey Mouse Icon Flair Belt Bag here! Time to ditch the pin hat, backpack, binder, or whatever else you’re using to display your favorite pins because these bags have you covered. Stay tuned as we share more Disney merchandise that you can find online! Check out the NEW Collectible key pins coming 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 way to display your pin collection? Let us know in the comments! The post These New Disney Bags are Designed to Show Off Your Pin Collection! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Christmas Time is HERE! The shopDisney Holiday Shop Is Now OPEN! It’s Time for a Shopping Spree! A New Subscription Box and MORE Are Coming Soon to shopDisney! We Need Every Piece of Disney’s ADORABLE New Mickey Mouse Parts Collection! View the full article

We spent a lovely day in EPCOT yesterday… 2021 EPCOT Festival of the Arts …and now we’re taking you along! Things are always changing in Disney World so we work hard to keep up with everything new. Here are ALL the updates in food, construction, and merchandise from EPCOT yesterday! EPCOT Food Updates La Cava del Tequila Let’s start with the food (and drink) updates! In honor of the ninth anniversary of a mezcal distillery, La Cave del Tequila was pouring super adventurous shot. Would YOU try it? La Cava del Tequila The offering is a $9 pour of Mezcal Gracias a Dios distillery’s special edition Ensamble mezcal — and it comes with a side of grasshoppers and an orange slice! And guess what? It’s a delicious mezcal; so, give it a try if that’s your thing! Click here to see our REVIEW of the new Mezcal! Fife and Drum Over at Fife and Drum, we noticed that they were offering Jim Beam Red Stag Black Cherry Bourbon with Hot Cocoa again. This is a recurring offering when temps drop. Fife and Drum Karamell Küche Over at Karamell Küche, we gave the Werther’s Caramel Square a try for $4.29. No surprises here but it was rich, creamy, and delicious. Karamell Kuche Weinkeller Weinkeller’s wine of the week is the Hex vom Dasenstein Pinot Noir. A 3-oz pour is available for $12 or you can snag the whole bottle for $24. Keep in mind, you can’t drink that bottle in the park. They will package it up for you and you can enjoy it after you leave. Wine of the Week EPCOT Construction Updates 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts A big staple of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is chalk art! We noticed a new Mulan Chalk Art piece being done and it was SO realistic. Mulan Chalk Art You can head on over to our full post to see the artist at work! Want to see more of the NEW super-realistic Mulan chalk art? Click here! We also spotted Art Defying Gravity performing as a part of the festival in World Showplace. So cool! Art Defying Gravity France Expansion Yesterday, we noticed that the plant barriers at the France Expansion had been moved further away from the entrance to the expansion. This was likely to help keep guests from trying to take pictures through the bushes. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Construction But then today the bushes were gone completely and we actually got to step INSIDE part of the new France Expansion! You’ve gotta see it! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Area in the France Pavilion To see inside the newly-opened part of the France Expansion, click here! Future World We snapped a few pics in Future World to check in on construction. It’s difficult to tell if there’s been progress, but the Innoventions building is still gutted. Future World Construction Mouse Gear Mouse Gear (the original, not the temporary) is similarly still a work in progress! Mouse Gear Construction EPCOT Merchandise Updates Mouse Gear Finally, on to merchandise! First up, we spotted this Walt Disney World Balloon Tumbler in Mouse Gear for $22.99. Balloon Tumbler Mouse Gear also had two pairs of men’s underwear — Mickey Boxer Briefs… Men’s Underwear …and Green Army Men Briefs for $19.99 each. Men’s Underwear Festival of the Arts Pop Gallery Booth We spotted some really cool Art Purses at the Pop Gallery Festival of the Arts Booth. These were all created by artist Kent Stetson and the prices range from $195 to $295. Art Purses We especially liked the Pizza Purse (that looks like a real slice!)… Art Purses …and the Donut Purse. Art Purses Mitsukoshi Department Store In the Japan Pavilion, we found a few new offerings at the Mitsukoshi Department Store. Check out this Animal Crossing Backpack for $84.95. We love the window for displaying pins. Animal Crossing Backpack Then there were some new-to-us masks for $16.95 each. The Naruto Ichiraku Ramen Shop Mask… Naruto Mask …and two Hello Kitty Masks. Hello Kitty Masks World Traveler Finally, we spotted some not-new-but-new-to-this-location merchandise at World Traveler. Some American Adventure Pavilion merchandise was on sale here. With Art of Disney in the America Pavilion, there isn’t too much room for other merchandise so it’s good this location brings us a spot to purchase these items. World Traveler And there you have it! That’s everything new that we spotted in EPCOT yesterday. As always, keep an eye on DFB to make sure you’re in the loop for all the latest updates from Disney World. Click here to see TONS of pics and vids from our EPCOT day! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you ready for construction to wrap up in EPCOT? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in EPCOT: New Booze, a France Pavilion Expansion Update, and MORE! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Epcot — Construction Updates, Baby Yoda Merchandise, and a Pop-up Bar! What’s New in Epcot — Space 220 and Guardians of the Galaxy Construction Progress, Swarovski Jewelry, and MORE! What’s New in Epcot — a Birthday Cake Muffin, 2020 Merch, and a TON of Construction! View the full article

If you’re like me and are looking to be a little more planful in the new year, I have a few suggestions on new destinations you simply can’t miss on your next Disney Springs trip. Check them out!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/rH1bAKEo9nc 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. Calling all Stars Wars fans! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge We’ve kept you updated on all of the newest BoxLunch finds, from tasty snack pins to kitchen gear featuring the Mouse himself. But for those of us craving a trip around the galaxy, there’s a brand-new t-shirt that has us dreaming of toasty days on Tatooine. The Star Wars Droids Ice Cream T-Shirt features our favorite droids C-3PO, R2-D2, and BB-8 piled high on an ice cream cone. Half of us loves this shirt and thinks it’s mega cute. It blends two of our loves — food and Star Wars. But the other half is like oh goodness…these poor guys. Not only have our droid friends been cut apart, but their faces are melting… . That’s a little creepy right?! ©BoxLunch The ice cream cone is centered on a fun, colorful dye-tie print. The back of the shirt features the same tie-dye. ©BoxLunch Whether you’re having a movie marathon or exploring Galaxy’s Edge, this shirt is sure to be a fun addition to your Star Wars wardrobe! Buy the Star Wars Droids Ice Cream Tie-Dye T-Shirt Here! The tee is $28.90 at BoxLunch. Do you think it’s super cute or a little…dare we say…morbid? Let us know your thoughts and stay tuned to DFB for more updates on Star Wars merchandise! Check Out More Star Wars 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. Will you be rocking this Star Wars t-shirt? Let us know in the comments! The post Um, We Have Some THOUGHTS on This New Star Wars Tee! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: TONS of Star Wars Merchandise from Droid Depot Was Just Released by Disney Online! Hoth Has Got Nothin’ On This Icy Star Wars Collection from Igloo! This Is Absolutely the Most EPIC Piece of Star Wars Merchandise You Could Ever Buy 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. Here at DFB, we know our readers love limited-edition merchandise! EPCOT Whether it’s MagicBands, plushes, or pins, we’ve got you covered on the latest limited-edition product updates! If you’ll recall, last year, we saw a series of limited-edition EPCOT attraction posters that were incredibly popular and sold out quickly. If you didn’t manage to get your hands on the one you wanted last time, then you’re in luck, because they’re coming back! The collection of posters featuring various EPCOT attractions of the past, present, and future will be available online throughout 2021, starting today! The first poster to land on shopDisney is the Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana poster. You can order this one right now for $99. ©Disney These posters are different from last year’s because they are screen printed on archival black paper and feature glossy, metallic art finishes. They’re 24×36 inches in size, but the most important thing to note is that once a new design appears, the last one will no longer be available — that means you want to snag them quickly! Order the Journey of Water Poster Online Here! This poster kicks off a year-long series of poster releases inspired by the four EPCOT neighborhoods that are part of the park’s transformation. The first collection is based on World Nature and includes attractions in The Land and The Living Seas. The Land Pavilion Along with the limited-edition posters, you can pick up 14×18 inch lithograph prints of the various attractions in that neighborhood’s series. You can pick up all the lithographs for each series at once, and they’ll switch out quarterly as the next neighborhood’s series arrives. Right now, you’ll find the corresponding lithograph for Journey of Water, as well as several other attractions from this area of the park. ©Disney Fans of EPCOT past can order the lithograph for Kitchen Kabaret, and celebrate your favorite fruits and vegetables! ©Disney Or maybe, you really miss The Living Seas? Good news, they’ve got that one too! ©Disney As for today’s most popular attractions, there’s a lithograph specially made for the most magical flight on earth, Soarin’. ©Disney Or, if you just love The Land in general, then order the EPCOT The Land Matted Print, made to match the beautiful pavilion itself. ©Disney Other designs in this series include The Seas with Nemo & Friends and Turtle Talk with Crush, so make sure to check those out as well! Each lithograph/matted print costs $39.99. Click Here to Shop the Lithographs and Posters from the World Nature Series! We’ll make sure to keep you updated as we see the other posters get released. In the meantime, stay tuned to DFB for all the Disney merchandise updates! Take a Look at the NEW Collectible Key Pins Online 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 shopping for these posters online this year? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's Limited-Edition EPCOT Posters Are BACK! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS AND PICS! Gateway Gifts Has Reopened in Epcot! Here’s How Epcot Made Its Attractions Even BETTER Today! Wait Until You See Disney’s New SUPER Limited Edition Epcot Posters! View the full article

Mark your calendars, my friends! One week from today, January 25th, we’ll all have the chance to celebrate National Irish Coffee Day at one of our very favorites places to dine (and drink) in Disney Springs: Raglan Road! Raglan Road Ah, but of course… where else could be more fitting? And get this: a special offer will be available for guests all day in honor of the occasion. Get ready to raise a glass (or two)… Raglan Road shares that the January 25th Wakeup Call is: “You buy the coffee, the whiskey is on us!” Irish Coffee at Raglan Road “The Traditional Irish coffee special offer,” the Pub reminds, “is a finely-tuned mix of coffee, whiskey, sugar and cream.” Irish Coffee Additional coffee-based concoctions are available as part of the daily menu, as well. Among them, Bush-Tail Nitro (a cold-pressed Foxtail brew on draft infused with brown sugar syrup and Bushmills Irish whiskey topped with cream), the Iced Irish (Baileys Salted Caramel with iced coffee, butterscotch schnapps and Paddy’s Irish Whiskey topped with whipped cream), and the spot’s popular Bailey’s Shake (a frozen mix of ice cream, Baileys Irish Cream and coffee liqueur). Bush-Tail Nitro And, yep, we’ve tried a few… Check out our review of Raglan Road’s Coffee Cocktails here! Raglan Road is open from 11AM – 11PM daily, and don’t forget that the evenings feature live entertainment: music, dancing, and all the craic you can muster! So get ready to raise a glass and celebrate National Irish Coffee Day at Raglan Road! 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 a fan of Irish Coffee? Please let us know with a comment! The post Celebrate National Irish Coffee Day with a Special Offer at Raglan Road in Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: REVIEW! You Might Never Want to Get Coffee Anywhere Else After Trying These Drinks in Disney Springs! News: Special Thanksgiving and Christmas Menus for Raglan Road in Disney World REVIEW: The Great Irish Hooley Is A Flavorful Fest Over at Raglan Road in Disney Springs! View the full article

We certainly had a pleasant surprise today! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Area in the France Pavilion We were strolling through EPCOT this morning when we spotted that part of the France Expansion was OPEN. Of course, we headed right in to show you part of the new area, but we’re also taking a closer look at the new restroom that is now open here! The new restroom is located on the right side of the pathway towards the end, right across from where the expansion will continue on towards Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. France Expansion Restrooms The building has a light French theme that meshes really well with the rest of the pavilion. We even recognize the font on the sign as the same one from the big Ratatouille arch that marks the entrance to the expansion. France Expansion Restrooms Like most Disney restrooms, the building is split to dedicate one half to men’s bathrooms and the other to women’s. France Expansion Restrooms The doors are paneled giving them a more rustic look. France Expansion Restrooms The bathrooms themselves are spacious and bright with a neutral color palette. Our reporter headed into the ladies and noted changing tables were offered. France Expansion Restrooms These restrooms definitely aren’t outwardly themed like certain other parks bathrooms (We’re looking at you Tangled bathrooms!), but they did have subtle French motifs like the embossed pattern in the wall tiles. France Expansion Restrooms The stall doors even mimic the paneling from the outside doors. As a note, the restrooms at the nearby Morocco Pavilion were closed today, so you can head to the new spot for your needs. France Expansion Restrooms We’re taking you with us as we look through the newly opened piece of the France Expansion! Remember, the rest of the Expansion is set to open sometime this year. Of course, stay tuned to DFB so that you’re up to date on all the latest updates. Click here to see more pics from the newly opened France Expansion! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the new restrooms? Tell us in the comments! The post PICS! Step Inside the NEW France Restrooms in EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Pics and Video: Walls are DOWN at the France Expansion in EPCOT BREAKING: Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Will Open in 2021 in Disney World NEWS! Check Out the Fountain of RATS Coming to EPCOT! View the full article

We’ve been carefully watching all of the construction progress going on at the France pavilion in the new area that will house Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and France’s new crêpe restaurant. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Area in the France Pavilion Recently, construction walls near this spot came down and today we finally got to walk into the space and we got a FIRST LOOK from the ground of the new crêpe restaurant! We’ve seen much of the expansion area from the sky, but seeing it up close and personal is a totally different experience. Some of the area is still blocked off. But, today we were able to walk past that Ratatouille sign and all the way over to La Crêperie de Paris, the new crêpe restaurant that will be opening as part of the expansion. La Creperie de Paris You can see the windows on one side of the building, covered by that blue awning on top. La Creperie de Paris As you get closer to the building, there’s a white board that says “Crêpes à emporter” which translates to “crepes to go.” We expect that this spot will be where the restaurant’s to go menu is placed. La Creperie de Paris Some of the windows on the building contain the same phrase in some beautiful blue font. La Creperie de Paris There are also all kinds of details and designs on the moulding around the windows. La Creperie de Paris La Crêperie is set to offer both table service and quick service options, with both sweet and savory crêpes among its offerings. It was previously confirmed that La Crêperie de Paris would be opening in 2021. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is also set to open this year. France Expansion While no official opening date for the crêpe store or the new Ratatouille attraction has been set yet, we are on the lookout for more information and will definitely let you know when we spot any updates. We can’t wait to see this entire area once it’s ready for us to enjoy! Click here to see pics and video of the walls down at the France expansion! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited to try this new crêpe restaurant? Let us know in the comments! The post PICS: First Look at the NEW Crêpe Restaurant Coming to EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Photos! See What the Area Surrounding the New Ratatouille Ride in Disney World Looks Like NOW Photos! Construction Near the Ratatouille Ride in Disney World Pushes Forward PHOTOS: A NEW Kiosk Has Appeared Near Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT! View the full article

If you’ve been following the Disney World happenings recently, you’re probably waiting patiently for news of the France Expansion and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT. France Expansion Well, we’ve got a pretty BIG update today as we got to head inside part of the new area for the first time today. That’s right, some construction walls are DOWN in EPCOT’s France Pavilion Expansion! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, La Creperie de Paris, and the rest of the France Expansion are set to open sometime this year — but we’re not sure WHEN. We noticed that walls were down near the Ratatouille sign last week, and now we actually got to walk into part of the expansion! The new restrooms are roomy and have a very light French theme on both the outside… France Expansion Restrooms …and the inside. France Expansion Restrooms This area even includes the to-go window for La Creperie de Paris. Or, should we say, Crêpes à Emporter? La Creperie de Paris will be BOTH a table-service and quick-service offering serving up a menu of sweet and savory crêpes from celebrity chef Jérôme Bocuse. Crêpes à Emporter You can see that construction barriers continue to block off the rest of the expansion that leads over to the new creperie and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. We’re certainly hoping these come down soon so that we can take our very own spin through Gusteau’s kitchen! Construction Barrier You can bet we’ll be keeping an eye on any and all news from the France Expansion and about the opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. Stay tuned to DFB so you don’t miss ANY of the important updates! Click here to learn more about Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the new area so far? Tell us in the comments! The post Pics and Video: Walls are DOWN at the France Expansion in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: BREAKING: Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Will Open in 2021 in Disney World NEWS! Check Out the Fountain of RATS Coming to EPCOT! Construction Update! See What the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Ride at EPCOT Looks Like NOW! 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. From Baby Yoda to Black Widow, all kinds of awesome collectible Disney keys were released last year. ©Disney Recently, we gave you a look at TONS of new collectible keys and collectible key pins Disney plans on releasing this year. Now, some of those new key pins can be yours. But, if you want to collect them all, you might need a bit of luck on your side. NEW Disney Store Mystery Collectible Key Pin blind boxes are now available online! The key to your success in unlocking some magic and collecting all of these pins might just be a little bit of pixie dust. With each Disney Store Mystery Collectible Key Pin Blind Box, you’ll have the chance to collect one randomly selected pin from the 6 designs in the set. But, you won’t know which pin you get until you open the box! ©shopDisney The designs included in the set are: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Tigger, Woody, Star Wars, and Donald Duck. ©shopDisney Which of these will you get? There’s only one way to find out. You’ll have to order a blind box (or two) and open it up! Note that there is a purchasing limit on this item of 12 per guest. Each blind box is priced at $12.99. Grab a Disney Story Mystery Collectible Key Pin blind box here! We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more collectible keys and key pins for you to add to your collection. Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates! Click here to look at the NEW keys and key pins Disney will be releasing this year! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these key pins is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW Disney Mystery Collectible Key Pins Are Now Available Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney Will Release Over 10 NEW Collectible Keys & Pins Soon! See Them Here! There’s a Mrs. Nesbitt Sweatshirt?! Check Out the 40 NEW Disney Shirts Available Online! Disney Is Experiencing Technical Difficulties…Again. The Saga Continues. 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 are loving all of the new items being released online so you don’t even have to go into the parks to get your hands on some Disney magic! Valentine’s Minnie Mouse Ears Whether your next trip to Disney World is tomorrow or next year, it’s never to early to start shopping online for your Disney Park outfit. And Mickey Ears are one of the best accessories! Now, Disney has released 4 new pairs of ears on shopDisney. With Valentine’s Day approaching, we are soaking in all the pink and red we can get our hands on, and now you can get the adorable Minnie Mouse Valentine’s Day Ears online! We found these at the Disney store last week and we are on the lookout and will let you know if and when these arrive in the parks. We love the heart details and the colors on this pair! Valentine’s Minnie Mouse Ears The Minnie Mouse Sequined Ear Headband is available for for $29.99. Get the Valentine’s Day Ears online by clicking here! If you’re planning on traveling to Pandora — The World of Avatar on your next trip to Animal Kingdom, you’ll fit right in these ears! We recently spotted the light-up (!!) Pandora ears in Disney World and now you can snag em online. These are quite bold, but are such a fun choice for those who love Avatar! Pandora Ears Get the Pandora — The World of Avatar Light-Up Na’vi Ear Headband for $28.17 on shopDisney! Get the Light-Up Na’vi Ears here! If you’re still scanning through the Cats and Dogs Collection on shopDisney, then you might want to take a look at these Aristocrats ears too! It’s Mickey ears, but even more purr-fect! The Marie Plush headband has pink sequin details and some soft-white fur at the top because, well, “I’m a lady, that’s why.” You can also find these ears in Disney World. Marie Ears The Marie headband is available online for $24.99. Click here for the Marie Plush Headband! And last, but certainly not least, dog lovers can become the 102nd Dalmatian in this headband! The 101 Dalmatians Headband has little floppy ears and they’re so fun. You can also find these in Disney World. Reigning Cats and Dogs Collection These ears are available online for $24.99. Get the 101 Dalmatians Headband here! Treat yourself to one — or all — of these adorable ears online on shopDisney! We love a growing Mickey ear collection! Stay tuned to DFB as we spot more Disney merchandise available online. Disney released 98 pairs of ears last year. See them ALL 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 is your favorite pair of Mickey Ears? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Just Released 4 New Pairs of Ears Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney’s ICONIC Sorcerer Mickey Ears Are Now Available Online! Photos! Disney’s Releasing NEW Lily Aldridge Designer Rainbow Ears Online TOMORROW Disney’s Releasing NEW Cupcakes and Cashmere Designer Minnie Ears TOMORROW! View the full article

As we celebrate Martin Luther King Day this week and his enduring legacy, the holiday also serves as a reminder of the power of a dream – something which we believe in strongly at Disney. One way we hope to inspire the next generation of dreamers is through the Disney Dreamers Academy, a mentorship program […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/P_Pq_k3ic-4 View the full article

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Not every hotel in Disney World is a fan-favorite, but why do the resorts that people hate deserve such a bad rap? Yacht and Beach Club We asked our followers on Instagram which their least favorite Disney hotels are, and a few of the answers surprised us! Are you ready to see what your fellow Disney fans said? Check out all this and more in our newest DFB Video!  Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Check out our latest video and then comment below: Which Disney World hotel is your least favorite? The post DFB Video: Why People Hate These Disney World Hotels first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DFB Video: 9 Things in Disney World That Need Some Explaining! DFB Video: 8 Surprising Facts about Disney World Right Now! DFB Video: 12 Things You Don’t Know Happen in Disney World EVERY DAY! View the full article

For all of our EPCOT fans like myself, I’m excited to share that if you were unable to get your hands on last year’s limited edition EPCOT posters, you’re in luck! A new collection of stunning screen print posters and lithographs featuring favorite attractions and magical park experiences of the past and future are coming to shopDisney.com throughout 2021 beginning today!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/sBm7oN0THH4 View the full article

Disneyland Paris has seen a second closure due to the global health crisis. ©Disney The European resort initially reopened in July but was reclosed in October due to COVID-19 numbers and prevention measures in France. Disneyland Paris was expected to reopen on February 13th, but now the closure has been extended. Today, Disneyland Paris announced that instead of reopening next month, the resort will remain closed through April 2nd, 2021. ©Disneyland Paris The extension is due to continued measures in France including a nationwide 6PM curfew as well as current case numbers. Disneyland Paris Standby ©Disney The statement from Disneyland Paris notes, “If conditions permit, we will reopen Disneyland Paris on April 2, 2021 and will welcome reservations from that date forward. Given the current context our plans continue to evolve, but please know that we will make every effort to share with you any updates as soon as it is possible.” Mad Hatter’s Tea Cups at Disneyland Paris ©Disney We’ll be checking in often for updates from Disneyland Paris. Stay tuned to DFB for all of the latest news and to learn more about how the global health crisis is affecting Disney. Click here to learn more about the Disneyland Paris closure. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will this extension affect your plans? Tell us in the comments! The post BREAKING: Disneyland Paris Delays Reopening first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Disneyland Paris Is Officially Closing Again NEWS! Disneyland Paris Has Extended Its Cancellation Offer for Reservations Into July NEWS: Here Are the Health and Safety Measures You Can Expect to See at Disneyland Paris 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. Looking for a way to bring a bit of Disney into your everyday life? Cinderella Castle In recent years, Starbucks has been a big piece of any Disney trip thanks to their locations in each park and the significant need for a caffeine boost when you’re doing a Disney day. We love checking out all of the park-specific Starbucks mugs, and now there’s a NEW parks souvenir for your morning joe! We were checking out the latest Disney merch online today when we spotted the Walt Disney World Tumbler with Straw by Starbucks. OMG! ©Disney It’s got the same stylistic design as the park mugs we’ve seen, but it features all four park icons. You can spot Tower of Terror, the Tree of Life, Spaceship Earth, and Cinderella Castle. ©Disney The other side features the Starbucks logo and some signature Disney fireworks. ©Disney We’d certainly enjoy taking a sip of our coffee out of this cutie. Click here to buy the Disney World Tumbler! There’s a Disneyland Tumbler with Straw by Starbucks available too with a similar design. ©Disney The difference? You’ll see the Disneyland Resort icons from Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure instead! Want to buy the Disneyland Tumbler? Click here! You can find both of these tumblers on shopDisney right now for $24.99 each. As always, keep an eye on DFB for all the latest Disney merchandise updates! Click here to see more Disney 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. What do you think of the new tumbler? Tell us in the comments! The post 2 New Disney Starbucks Tumblers Are Now Available Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: You’ve GOT to See the NEW Tumbler at Disney Starbucks Locations! Disney News This Week: ALL the News and Updates from the Most Magical Places on Earth! The 30 HARDEST Disney Choices We’ve Had to Make Over the Last 30(ish)Days View the full article

We’d like to think we’re Disney World experts, but there are a few things about the parks that even surprise us! Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Even as we enter the year of Disney World’s 50th anniversary, there’s still lots to discover about this magical place! We’re putting your park knowledge to the test to see if you know these 10 shocking facts about Disney World! Disney World is the 2nd largest purchaser of explosives in the U.S. Prior to the closures last year, you could expect to see small daily and huge nightly fireworks in multiple parks just about every. single. night. It was estimated that it cost $25,000 nightly to put on the now-retired IllumiNations in EPCOT. Magic Kingdom’s fireworks are estimated to cost even more per night! That’s a lot of things that go “boom!” in the sky! Holiday Projections (and brief surprise fireworks!) at Cinderella Castle The only purchaser that spends more money on explosives in the United States is our own government’s Department of Defense! Granted, the explosives they’re buying are likely a lot less pretty than the ones seen over Cinderella Castle! These 10 things in Disney World are actually surprisingly scary! There are no bathrooms in Liberty Square Ye olde Liberty Square in the Magic Kingdom isn’t just home to the Haunted Mansion or Columbia Harbour House! It is the heart of Colonial America in the park, which means it isn’t home to any bathrooms. We mean NONE… zero… zip. Since Disney wanted to stay true to the time period, there aren’t any actual bathrooms located in the area (hence the nod towards the rivers of brown running through the streets Liberty Square. We’ll let you piece together what the brown means!). You wouldn’t have been able to walk into a colonial restroom back in the day so you can’t in Magic Kingdom’s version either! Liberty Square If you gotta go, then you can make your way over to the Liberty Tree Tavern or Columbia Harbour House for the closest restrooms. We know what you’re thinking — both these dining locations are IN Liberty Square, so what gives? Since their restrooms are located at the very back of the restaurants and technically not in Liberty Square (they’re kinda…sorta…technically in Fantasyland), they’ve got the green light from Colonial American colonists ;). Columbia Harbour House You’ll find some of the loveliest restrooms in all of Disney World right as you leave Liberty Square and enter Fantasyland — the Tangled-themed restrooms! And we promise there are LOADS of bathrooms in Disney World, so no need to worry about where to go. This is just a quirky exception! These are the BEST bathrooms you can visit in Disney World! Price of admission used to only be $3.50 during Disney World’s opening in 1971! This next one has us daydreaming of the good ole days when Disney World first opened in 1971. While we’ll be celebrating the parks’ 50th anniversary this year, the very first year of Disney World’s grand opening had one very clear upside compared to now. That, my friends, happened to be the cost of a park ticket. Previously, the cost of admission used to only be $3.50 (which is just over $26 in today’s standard with inflation). EPCOT Ticket Booths Since then, we’ve seen the cost of park tickets climb over the years up to the minimum base of $109 for a one-day theme park ticket. General public annual Passes have a price tag over $1000 now (even though they aren’t available to purchase currently). Walt Disney World Annual Passholder It wasn’t AS great as that low price sounded though — just like Disneyland when it first opened, Disney World guests paid general admission and then purchased ticket books to go on any rides they wanted. Rides were labeled from A-E, with E-ticket rides being the most sought-after rides. A basic ticket book for adults cost $4.50 granting guests one ticket at each level, and additional ride tickets cost 10-90 cents, depending on which level of ride ticket they wanted. Magic Kingdom For general admission and a basic ticket book (no additional rides), that comes out to just over $50 by today’s standards! You need to know these strange facts about Disney World’s opening day attractions! Expedition Everest was once the most expensive coaster to build As you approach Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the giant peaks of Expedition Everest are viewable in the distance in the Asia section of the park. Did you know Expedition Everest actually once held the Guinness World Record for the most expensive coaster to build? Expedition Everest When Everest was originally built in 2006, it cost Disney $100 million to complete the attraction. One of the priciest parts was the Yeti animatronic (which no longer works anymore), as well as the track that runs backward. Expedition Everest The title of the “most expensive coaster to build,” according to the Guinness World Records, has since been claimed by Universal Orlando’s Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure in 2019, which cost $300 million to construct. This is the reason why SO many people rides these popular attractions in Disney World! Most of the American Flags in the parks are incorrect You can find American Flags all around Disney World, but you might not realize that they aren’t ACTUALLY official flags. Confused? Let us explain! Each of the American Flags is missing a stripe or star so they don’t have to follow the American Flag regulations in the United States. Some of these regulations include flying at half-mast or shining lights on them at night (if they aren’t raised and lowered each day). Epcot However, Disney World does raise the real flags each morning and flies its flags half-mast during certain circumstances. Cast Members lower the real flags each evening as well. One of the other benefits to some of Disney World’s fake flags is that they serve as lightning poles during Orlando, Florida’s regularly stormy weather! Flag Retreat One of the unique traditions still done each day involves the real American Flag at the front of Main Street, U.S.A. in the Magic Kingdom. Each afternoon, the flag is lowered in a small ceremony and if an active or retired member of the military is on hand, they get the privilege of participating in the flag retreat for the day. If you know these obscure facts, you’re a Disney World trivia master! The Carousel of Progress is the longest-running American theater show EVER The Carousel of Progress in Magic Kingdom has a bit of history to it you might not know. Back at the 1964 New York World’s Fair, Walt Disney originally introduced the concept of “Progessland,” which garnered as many as 4,500 visitors a day. One key component was the Carousel of Progress, which almost 16 million people saw before it made its way to Disneyland and ultimately to Disney World in 1975. Carousel of Progress As stated at the beginning of the show, the Carousel of Progress actually holds the title as the longest-running stage show with the most performances in the history of American theater (phew, that’s a mouthful)! © Disney The attraction has been updated over the years to make sure that it runs smoothly since it’s one of the oldest and most beloved rides in the Magic Kingdom. We bet you didn’t know these 10 facts about your favorite Disney rides! The Hall of Presidents is a federally recognized museum Speaking of historical parts of Disney World, did you know that the Hall of Presidents in Magic Kingdom is actually a federally recognized museum? Along with the artifacts viewable throughout the building, it actually took two acts of Congress for Disney World to install the Great Seal of the United States on the carpet inside the Hall of Presidents. Hall of Presidents This seal is reserved for use by top government officials. It can be seen stamped on treaties and other major documents from the United States, as well as on display in the Oval Office in the White House. ©Disney Along with the decorations throughout the Hall of Presidents, the attractions also receive updates each time another president is elected with a brand-new audio-animatronic (which we should be getting sometime soon this year)! Modern-day presidents have typically donated actual clothes from their wardrobe to dress their animatronics as well! Do the Hall of Presidents wear any underwear? Find out the answer to weird Disney World questions here! Disney’s Animal Kingdom has plants from every continent — except Antarctica There’s something unique about each of the parks in Disney World, buuut Disney’s Animal Kingdom might be the most unique for its lush plants and flora to go along with all those incredible animals. As a matter of fact, there are over 4 million trees, plants, bushes, and shrubs throughout the park! Tree of Life The plants in Disney’s Animal Kingdom are meant to match the areas they are located around the world, especially in areas like Kilimanjaro Safari. The animals are surrounded by plants native to the area they’d naturally reside in. Although Disney has plant life from each of the continents across the globe, the only place that doesn’t have any representation is Antarctica. Pandora Most Antarctic vegetation is found in forms of grasses, lichens, mosses, and other harsh-climate tolerant plants. It’s likely that the plants were skipped because Antarctica’s environment would be difficult to upkeep in Central Florida in order to sustain the vegetation. We ranked Animal Kingdom’s lands by their BEST snacks! Disney’s Animal Kingdom was meant to have another park with DRAGONS Yes, you read that right! We almost got DRAGONS in Disney World (other than good ole’ Maleficent, that is). When Disney World was first coming up with plans for Animal Kingdom, it included the idea of Beastly Kingdom within the park with mythical creatures like unicorns, dragons, and all that good stuff. There would have been a wicked side versus a good side in the land with spots like Fantasia Gardens and the Dragon’s Tower. ©Disney Faced with budgetary issues, it’s said then CEO Michael Eisner was faced with a choice: Beasty Kingdom or a dinsour themed land in the park, Dinoland U.S.A.. Dinoland won. Eventually, Camp Minnie-Mickey set up shop in the area planned for the land as a temporary solution. Years late,r Disney partnered with James Cameron to bring the world of Pandora to Disney World and the former Beastly Kingdom plot was chosen to house the land. So, the next time you’re walking through the Valley of Mo’ara, maybe you can try to picture this instead of the floating rocks: ©Disney You CAN still find hints of Beasty Kingdom though. Along with animals, a dragon was included in. the original logo for Animal Kingdom. This still can be seen in signs, benches, and light fixtures around the park, particularly near the entrance. Look close in the photo below. Can you spot the dragon in the entrance lamps? Hint: He’s on the very far right of the photo! The parking lot even had a “Unicorn” section before it was changed to “Butterfly” instead to fit with the theme of Disney’s Animal Kingdom today better. We bet you didn’t know these 12 things about Disney’s Animal Kingdom! The Beatles officially broke up in Disney World You might never look at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort the same again after learning this fun fact! The resort may be home to the famous Lapu Lapu drink, but it was also the spot where one of the greatest bands of all time legally dissolved. The BEATLES broke up and called it quits for good at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort in 1974. ©The Beatles When John Lennon was staying at the resort during a Christmas holiday, he received and signed the documents that would disband The Beatles. Some fans have pieced together from photographs that the room was located on the ground floor corner room with a Magic Kingdom View in the Samoa Longhouse. Disney hasn’t ever released the actual room number. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort In an interview with the Orlando Sentinal, May Pang, John Lennon’s personal assistant that was on-hand at the time, revealed, “He finally picked up his pen and, in the unlikely backdrop of the Polynesian Village Hotel at Disney World, ended the greatest rock ‘n’ roll band in history by simply scrawling ‘John Lennon’ at the bottom of the page.” You HAVE to read these 5 awesome facts about Disney World that aren’t too well-known! As Disney World jumps into its 50th year with brand new attractions and experiences, we’re sure that there are plenty of more surprises in store for everyone in 2021! So, stay tuned as we give you a look at everything you can expect to find in Disney World this year! You might not know these surprising facts about Disney World food! 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 fun fact about Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! The post Do You Know These 10 Shocking Facts About Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Do You Think The PeopleMover Misses Us, Too? We’re Peeking Inside Disney World’s Closure Diary! 12 Things You Never Knew About Disney World’s Animal Kingdom What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios: Live Stormtroopers on Rise, More Flight of Passage Merch, and More! View the full article

As the weekend comes to an end, we decided to end our Sunday on a great note by exploring Disney World! Festival of the Arts Sign And, we’re taking you with us to check out all the sights, snacks, and more that we found during our walk through the parks! (Warning: You might want to be in the Disney Parks more than you already do after all these photos and videos. ) EPCOT The sun was shining this morning, so we thought that EPCOT would be a lovely start to our day with all of the Festival of the Arts happenings right now! Speaking of attractions, the wait times in Disney’s Hollywood Studios were pretty big as many guests decided to end their weekend in the park too. We saw wait times of 50 minutes at Star Tours… Star Tours Queue …60 minutes at Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run (whose queue was looped around backstage instead of the front area like usual)… Smugglers Run Queue …30 minutes at Alien Swirling Saucers… Alien Swirling Saucers Queue …35 minutes at Toy Story Mania… Toy Story Mania Queue …80 minutes for Slinky Dog Dash (whose line stretched all the way back to One Man’s Dream)… Slinky Dog Dash Queue …and 40 minutes for Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster. Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster Queue There were also extended queues around other sections of the park as the Muppets area was way busier than usual with a lunch rush at PizzeRizzo. Pizzerizzo Lines BaseLine Tap House‘s line even extended all the way around the front of the building… BaseLine Tap House …towards the back as people waited for their chance to eat some charcuterie and drink some beer (we can’t blame them)! BaseLine Tap House As we exited the park, we made sure to say goodbye to everyone (including this Coca Cola guy) and thank them for our great day in Disney World. Disney’s Hollywood Studios We hope that you loved tagging along with us during our day in Disney World as much as we adored taking you with us for the ride! And, we’ll be sure to update you on everything else new and exciting happening in the parks this week too. Happy Sunday, folks! 46 Disney World Attractions Had Wait Times UNDER 30 Minutes This Week! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you have plans to go to Disney World soon? Let us know in the comments below! The post 28 Pics & Videos from Our Day in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Pumpkin Spice Lattes Return, New Ears, and a Preview of Mulan! Disney World’s Ride Wait Times Aren’t What They Seem! What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: SO Many Returning Treats, ‘Star Wars’ Merch, and MORE! View the full article

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is one of the most immersive experiences in Disney World and Disneyland. Millennium Falcon After opening in 2019, this new land has wowed guests with unique eats, characters experiences, and mind-blowing attractions like Rise of the Resistance. But do you ever wonder about the story behind the magic? Disney Imagineers developed an all-new behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge as part of their “Behind the Magic” series. Rise of the Resistance The video features Scott Trowbridge, the portfolio creative executive director of Walt Disney Imagineering, and Doug Chang, the vice president and executive creative director for Lucasfilm. Together, they express the inspiration and mission for Batuu. Rey and Chewbacca You can learn all about how Imagineers created the story, attractions, and small details of Galaxy’s Edge in the video below! We’ll be on the lookout for any other updates, sneak peeks, or behind-the-scenes looks from Disney Imagineers, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news. Disney Imagineer Kevin Rafferty is Retiring After 42 Years With the Company 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 part of Galaxy’s Edge? Let us know in the comments! The post Video! Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge With Disney Imagineers! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Happy Birthday, Galaxy’s Edge! Here’s What’s Happened in ONE FULL YEAR Of Disney’s “Star Wars Lands” Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Comic Book Series To Be Released This Spring More Hints About Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge? View the full article

We’ll admit that we have an attachment to some of our favorite restaurants around EPCOT, whether we’re getting a pastry at Les Halles or a big bowl of cheese soup at Le Cellier. China Pavilion But, we try to expand out palate by exploring each of the pavilions in the World Showcase to try things we normally wouldn’t in Disney World! And, we’re SO glad we stopped by the China Pavilion recently to find a fun dessert in the shops! The House of Good Fortune is full of unique merchandise and snacks from China that will send you on a mini trip around the world. During our walk through the shop, we noticed that there was a new form of mochi on the shelves that was a bit different from the rest. House of Good Fortune Mochi We’ve seen plenty of fruit-flavored treats, but this version has taken the ever popular Bubble Milk Tea trend and made it into mochi form! Since we are BIG fans of Bubble Tea, you know we had to get a pack for ourselves…for research purposes, obviously. Bubble Tea Mochi In case you have never had mochi, they are little rice cakes. On the inside, there is usually a flavored filling, which can be savory or sweet. Many shops carry mochi that is usually on the sweeter side with green tea, fruit, and other flavors. Bubble Tea Mochi Wrapper The Bubble Milk Tea Mochi’s appearance was similar to other kinds of mochi with the sweet and chewable outer covering… Bubble Milk Tea Mochi …but the inside ACTUALLY tasted like Bubble Tea! You could pick up notes of both the tea flavor and milk, and we were impressed by this little snack. Bubble Tea Mochi Whether you’re a fan of Bubble Milk Tea and mochi or you’re looking for something unique to try in Disney World, this treat is a great snack for when you’re hopping around the World Showcase for only $5.95 per bag. And, we’ll be sure to keep an eye out for any other special eats and treats you can find in EPCOT soon! We’re BLOWN AWAY by all the details on this Mulan Chalk Art at the Festival of the Arts! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite pavilion to visit in EPCOT? Let us know in the comments below! The post REVIEW: If You're Obsessed with Bubble Tea, You NEED to See This Mochi in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Um, YUM! Find Out Where You Can Get STRAWBERRY Kit Kats in Disney World! REVIEW! Boozy Shakes and Spaceship Earth Cookies Can Be Found at EPCOT’s Holiday Hearth! NEWS and Review: Sweet, Salty, and SUPER Yummy! Pretzel Bites with Beer Caramel Dip Have Arrived in Disney World! View the full article

Sometimes, Disney tries to create merchandise that’s funny or #relatable. Hat Wall in World of Disney Occasionally, the results can be a little cringey and end up missing the mark — like the meme mugs that Disney released last year. But other times, we do end up finding ourselves chuckling. And, we had another one of those moments this week! You HAVE to see the sweatshirt we found that is so. darn. relatable. It should come as no surprise that here at DFB, we are big fans of Mickey waffles. And while perusing the merchandise at World of Disney in Disney Springs, we stumbled upon a sweatshirt that really spoke to us. Mickey Waffles When we saw this sweatshirt that says, “BREATHE — the yummy scent of Mickey waffles,” we truly felt seen. We think this message will resonate with breakfast fans and lovers of Mickey-shaped foods. Breathe Pullover We’d be happy to breathe in the yummy scent of Mickey waffles any day. If you feel so inspired by this sweatshirt that you need to add it to your collection, you can find it at World of Disney for $39.99. Check back with us for more fun Disney updates! Check out the new Levi’s x Disney collection online and 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. Be honest — did this sweatshirt make you chuckle? Tell us in the comments! The post You've GOT to See This Totally Relatable Sweatshirt We Spotted in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The Mandalorian-Themed Monopoly in Disney World is Sure to Bring Out Your Competitive Side! PHOTOS: New Retro CROCS Spotted in Disney World! What’s New at Disney Springs — Halloween Shakes, Dooney & Bourke’s Anniversary, And Disney Tees Galore! View the full article

The EPCOT Festival of the Arts is one of those experiences in Disney World you could spend hours at or return to time and time again. And, each time you visit the festival, you’ll probably find something new that you haven’t seen previously! Festival of the Arts The beauty of the Festival of the Arts is that the performers and artists who come together to create entertainment are constantly transforming EPCOT with new installations and entertainment. Today, though, one piece of artwork has TOTALLY amazed us with the amount of detail! As you make your way around the park, you’ll notice that artists have hand-drawn chalk art around the park. And, we noticed this incredible Mulan Chalk Art that actually made our jaws DROP. Mulan Chalk Art The artist has meticulously created the scene from the live-action Mulan film where the soldiers in training are carrying heavy water buckets up the side of a mountain. And, we just need to take a moment to appreciate the shading, colors, and attention to tiny details (because we cannot get over how life-like it is). The stairs genuinely look like they are weathered and cracked as the scenery in the background practically pulls you into the Chinese mountainside. The water even seems like it is sloshing out of the buckets during a hard hike up the mountain (!!!). Mulan Chalk Art We could go on for hours about how gorgeous the Mulan Chalk Art is in general. BUT, the art installation is also interactive since guests are able to stand on the footprints and extend their arms to appear as if they are holding the buckets too! If you need us, we’ll just be gawking at how talented all the Disney artists are in EPCOT. As we make our way around the Festival of the Arts during its remaining weeks, we’ll give you a look at the other new things we find in Disney World! Take a look at all the new menu updates that have happened this week! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you visited the EPCOT Festival of the Arts yet? Let us know in the comments below! The post Photos & Video! Channel Your Inner Warrior with REALISTIC 3D Chalk Art in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Pumpkin Spice Lattes Return, New Ears, and a Preview of Mulan! Is The Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine Worth the $30 at Festival of the Arts in EPCOT? NEW Firework Barges Could Be a Sign That Construction’s Moving Forward on Disney World’s Newest Nighttime Show View the full article

We’ve got lots of construction updates to share this week! Spaceship Earth This week, we’ve noticed developments on the upcoming M&M’s Store in Disney Springs, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, the upcoming EPCOT nighttime spectacular, Harmonious, and more! Magic Kingdom TRON Lightcycle Run TRON Lightcycle Run is the biggest project going on in Magic Kingdom at the moment. This innovative coaster will take riders into a high-tech universe as they zip around the track. TRON Construction The structure of the ride’s illuminated canopy has seriously taken shape, and we’re checking out all the additional progress being made. TRON Progress This highly anticipated attraction was initially expected to open this year for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, but speculations suggest the possibility of a delayed opening. Check out more photos to see how construction has progressed! Rivers of America This week, we noticed more work being done over at the drained Rivers of America. Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island Construction Last week, the “Harper’s Mill” sign came down. The building is still surrounded by scaffolding as the refurbishment progresses! Missing Harper’s Mill Sign Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat are still expected to be closed through the end of February, so we’ll continue to share updates on its progress! See what else is closed in Disney World this week! EPCOT Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind This week, the roof of this upcoming indoor coaster appears the same. No additions have been made to the covering of wooden panels. However, it seems that the metal fixtures leading up to the gray scrim-covered unit have been added. Guardians of the Galaxy Construction The outside of this attraction is really shaping up! This week, we also learned that special effects are in development for this ride after Walt Disney Imagineering filed a permit for “low voltage show control” that likely involves lights, sounds, and other theming to make the ride more immersive! Read more about the upcoming special effects here! Harmonious Last month, one massive barge moved into World Showcase Lagoon in preparation for EPCOT’s upcoming nighttime spectacular, Harmonious. And this week, a second barge appeared! Second Harmonious Barge We recently saw the first barge testing its arm, but we’ve yet to see any testing on the second barge. Harmonious Barge This is expected to be one of Disney’s largest nighttime spectaculars yet, and we’re thrilled to learn more about its debut. Check out a video of testing at the Harmonious Barge! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure The walls are now DOWN around Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure! Although there are still tall hedges surrounding the addition to the France Pavilion, this is a super exciting update! Walls Down at Ratatouille It seems like we’re getting closer and closer to the opening of this attraction THIS year! New Hedges at Ratatouille We can’t wait to experience Remy’s world from a “rat’s eye view” and go on adventures through the kitchen at Gusteau’s. Check out a sneak peek at Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure! Italy Pavilion The Italy Pavilion is about to get a whole lot sweeter real soon! Here’s a peek at the progress on the upcoming gelato kiosk! New Gelato Kiosk In true Italy style, the roof is lined with terracotta tiles and the walls appear to have a stone-like appearance. New Gelato Kiosk This new kiosk looks like it will fit in with the rest of the pavilion pretty well! Click here for more photos of the gelato kiosk! Disney Springs M&M’s Store We noticed some major milestones at the upcoming M&M’s Store this week. It got a bright yellow paint job! M&M’s Store Construction crews were working on the exterior of the building the day we caught sight of the yellow makeover. M&M’s Store And on Friday, there was a BIG RED M&M on the building! This is the first glimpse of any M&M theming at this store so far, so this is an exciting development. M&M’s Store This store is still expected to open in Disney Springs this year, so stay tuned for more info! See more pictures of the upcoming M&M Store HERE! Disney World Resorts Polynesian Village Resort Work continues on the Polynesian Resort while it goes under a major refurbishment. We got a peek at the progress while riding through the (temporarily closed) monorail station! Polynesian Construction It was hard to make out any major progress while we rode through, but the project is underway! The signature crossbeams seem nearly ready-to-go. Polynesian Resort Refurb The refurbishment is still expected to be complete this summer! Learn more details about the Polynesian refurb here! Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser This week, we drove past construction for the upcoming immersive hotel, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser! Galactic Starcruiser Construction Some of the building’s structure was visible from this vantage point, and you can see the terminal where guests will arrive for their two-night stay. Galactic Starcruiser Building This week, the President of Walt Disney World Resort, Jeff Vahle, shared a first look at guest rooms on the Starcruiser! We can’t wait until the exterior of the resort comes together a bit more! Construction Progress on Galactic Starcruiser Hopefully, we’ll get the chance at more sneak peeks of the inside of the hotel soon! Check out the Galactic Starcruiser rooms here! It’s no surprise that there are lots of projects going on in Disney World right now, and we’ll be sure to provide weekly updates so be sure to check back with us! TONS of Menu Updates Hit Disney World This Week! Has Your Fave Been Affected? 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. When is your next Disney World trip? Tell us in the comments! The post A Store Gets a Paint Job, the Second Harmonious Barge Arrives, and MORE Disney World Construction Updates! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Weekly Construction Update: Kilimanjaro Safaris Building Sees BIG Progress and Walls Come Down in Disney Springs! See INSIDE an Upcoming Donut Shop and More Construction Updates from Disney World This Week! THREE Construction Projects Are Complete and Scrim Gets a Makeover in Disney World This Week! View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Dino-Rama And, we’ve got plenty of updates to share with you. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive right on in! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Merchandise Update Discovery Trading Company Once Annual Passholders walk into the Discovery Trading Center, they’re going to feel right at home with all the exclusive merchandise out for sale! Annual Passholder Table A table at the front of the store features Annual Passholder Hats and Pins… Annual Passholder Items …along with the GORGEOUS blue, gold, and pink Annual Passholder Ears that we just can’t get enough of in Disney World! Passholder Ears Guests can also find the Mickey and Minnie Valentine’s Day Dooney and Bourke Collection looking as sweet as ever for the upcoming holiday! Valentine’s Day Dooneys Speaking of sweet, we adore Russell’s commitment to the Wilderness Explorers troop throughout Up! As he works to earn all his badges with his friend Kevin by his side, you can earn your Wilderness Explorer title with the new Up MagicBand in the Discovery Trading Company! Wilderness Explorers MagicBand One one side of the band, you can find all the badges that Russell has earned so far, including the Grape Soda Pin from Carl (the most special obviously). Plus, Russell and Kevin are looking like two of the best Wilderness Explorers around on the other side of the brown MagicBand. Up Wilderness Explorers MagicBand You can pick up the Wilderness Explorers MagicBand for $29.99 before trying to earn a few badges of your own! Take a look at all the details on the Up Wilderness Explorers MagicBand here! Disney’s runDisney events are a blast as you get your cardio in AND get to explore the parks during the races! As you go on your next online runDisney event, you can remind yourself that “Every Mile is Magic” with the runDisney 2021 Pin… RunDisney Pin …and the Passholder version of the runDisney Pin, each for $17.99. RunDisney Pin But, the shopping doesn’t stop there! Riverside Depot In honor of the New Year, 2021 has brought a bunch of themed merchandise to stores around Disney World. As you send off your New Year’s greetings to your loved ones, you can write a heartfelt note in the new-to-us 2021 Holographic Mickey Postcard over at Riverside Depot! Mickey looks snazzy with pop of primary colors on the front… Mickey Holographic Postcard …as you include your magical message on the back to send off to your friends and family members. Mickey Holographic Postcard What a fun way to remember your trip! Check out ALL of the 2021 Disney merch online Island Mercantile We’ve been HUGE fans of all the Disney Dogs and Cats merchandise making its way to Disney World recently with dresses, bags, and more in the parks and online. And, Island Mercantile is showing off the paw-some Disney Dogs and Cats Lanyards too! Disney Dogs and Cats Lanyards The Disney Dogs Lanyard has Pluto, Lady, and a Dalmatian on the front of the cardholder… Disney Dogs Lanyard …and bones and paw prints on the opposite side. Disney Dogs Lanyard Plus, the blue lanyard shows off even more images of our favorite Disney Dogs looking cuter than ever! Disney Dogs Lanyard The Disney Cats Lanyard, on the other hand, puts Marie, Oliver, and Figaro front and center on the cardholder and lanyard… Disney Cats Lanyard …along with fish bones, yarn, and paw prints on the slip side of the cardholder. Disney Cats Lanyard You can pick up either lanyard for $20, but we can hardly resist grabbing both of them! Here’s more from the Disney Cats and Dogs Collection Disney’s Animal Kingdom Crowd Update It was a bit of a quieter day in Disney’s Animal Kingdom as guests made their way around the parks to the attractions and restaurants. Right as guests entered the park, the area in front of the Tree of Life seemed a little less busy… Animal Kingdom Crowds …but there were still a few pockets of crowds in very popular spots like Creature Comforts. Creature Comforts Queue Hey, the people NEED their coffee! Here’s Disney World at full capacity Disney’s Animal Kingdom Entertainment Update While we were hopping around the park, we took a moment to admire all the carvings on the gorgeous Tree of Life (all 300 animals to be exact!). Along with admiring the centerpiece of the park when you enter… Tree of Life Carvings …you can also make your way over to the waterways to see the boats floating along with characters waving to guests. Animal Kingdom usually features friends like Chip and Dale in Dinosaur costumes, Mickey and Minnie Minnie is safari get-up, and more. Goofy, Chip, and Dale! But, we were especially excited to greet Pocahontas and Meeko during our visit! Pocahontas and Meeko They’re two cuties, aren’t they? Check out the entertainment over at EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts! Well, that’s all for this What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We’ll catch you next time for more updates. And, if you have questions about your upcoming Disney trip, let us know so we can help you find the answers! Here’s 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. What are you looking forward to seeing the most in Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments below! The post What's New at Disney's Animal Kingdom: Annual Passholder Merch, an 'Up' MagicBand, and MORE! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Animal Kingdom: Flight of Passage Loading EVERY Bike and Large Crowds What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Dawa Bar Reopens and the Welcomed Return of Pumpkin Fudge! What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: SO Many Returning Treats, ‘Star Wars’ Merch, and MORE! View the full article