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We’re bringing you another weather update from Disney World! ©Disney If you’re headed to the Most Magical Place on Earth, you’re going to want to make sure you’re packed and ready for the temperatures! Take a look at the forecast for the weather in Disney World next week! Weather Forecast According to The Weather Channel, this week is going to bring a little bit of a warm-up compared to the recent weeks we’ve seen — and we’re continuing that low chance of rain! Last week was a nice one too, but we’re glad to see some warmer temps. Take a look! January 18th Monday, January 18th will start the week with the coolest temperatures we’ll see. That day is going to max out at a 62-degree high and we’ll see 40 degrees at night. Brr! ©The Weather Channel The chance of rain is pretty low so at least you’re not contending with cold and wet. This is one of those layer-up days. Bring a scarf and a jacket so when temps take a steep drop, you’re ready. January 19th The next day, January 12th, warms up a good bit taking us into the high 60’s for the day and the high 40’s for the night. ©The Weather Channel That chance of rain is even lower on Tuesday and we should see a sunny and cloudless day. Don’t forget to wear that sun protection! January 20th On Wednesday, January 20th, we’re going to see temps hop up closer to the levels we’ll see for the rest of the week. We told you it was gonna warm up! ©The Weather Channel This day should be relatively nice with periods of clouds and sunshine. January 21st For Thursday, January 21st, we’re seeing the HIGHEST temperatures of the week at almost 80 DEGREES! ©The Weather Channel Break out those t-shirts or hit the pool at your resort hotel. This is the day that’s giving us some Florida heat in the midst of winter! January 22nd The week continues with similarly warm temperatures and a relatively rainless day on January 22nd. ©The Weather Channel Humidity is relatively high on the warmer days as well. If you’re not used to it, it might catch you by surprise! January 23rd Saturday, January 23rd brings us slightly lower but still nice temperatures. ©The Weather Channel Here, we’re looking at a 74-degree high and a 55-degree low. January 24th And we’ll wrap up our week on January 24th with those temperatures sitting at a comfy 77-degree high and a cool 58-degree low. ©The Weather Channel We’ve got some nice intervals of cloud and sunshine coming on Sunday! Overview of the Week Here is a full overview of the week according to The Weather Channel. The temperatures hit a big rise in the middle of the week. We’re mostly looking at 70s highs and 50s lows with a few outliers. ©The Weather Channel Other websites like Click Orlando News 6… ©Click Orlando News 6 …and WESH 2 News have similar forecasts throughout the week. ©WESH 2 News Remember, Florida weather is known to change suddenly. Keep an eye on that forecast as you get closer to and during your trip. As of now, it looks like you’ll luck out with some GORGEOUS weather — but you don’t want to be caught off guard! Click here for tips to survive Disney World weather! How Should You Plan? If you are headed to Disney World next week, we’ve got a few tips on how to plan for the weather! It’s time to pack those layers! We’ve given you this tip over and over again, but you’ll want to tote along some layers. Yep, we mean pack them in your luggage AND make sure you have a warm option (like a jacket, hat, or scarf) in your park bag too. Hat and Scarf You can see from the forecast that there tends to be about a 20-degree difference in the high and the low. That’s Florida for you! Adding a scarf or jacket will do wonders to save you from an evening chill. So Fuzzy! And, in a pinch, you can always pop into a Disney merch store to pick up something to keep you warm. Just remember, it might be a little spendy! Wear sun protection and don’t rule out rain! We’ve got another week of a low-rain forecast, but you’ll want to bring your poncho or rain jacket anyway. Florida is KNOWN for dousing guests with a sudden and un-forecasted shower — so be ready for the possibility. Don’t forget your sunscreen! Plus, even though it’s winter, that sun can be a danger when you’re walking around outside all day! Remember to wear sun protection and lather up your kiddos so that everyone is safe from harmful UV rays. Yes, even when it’s cold and cloudy! Click here for more tips for packing your park bag! Have a wonderful time and stay comfy! We’ll check in again next week with another full weather update! Click here for the latest news from Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you headed to Disney World next week? Tell us in the comments! The post Temperatures Heat Up in Disney World Next Week -- Get a Full Weather Update HERE! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney World Weekly Weather Update: Brace For Chilly Evenings! Disney World’s Weather Will Be ALL OVER the Place This Week. Here’s What You Need to Know! Traveling to Disney World for Christmas? Prepare for Chilly Nights and Rain! View the full article

Hey Guys! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re sharing all the latest Disney news! Magic Kingdom This week has been filled with news, including the upcoming discontinuation of Disney’s Magical Express as well as the end of Disneyland’s Annual Passholder Program. We’re also here to share some construction updates and give you a look at the strangest hot dog we’ve ever seen. Check out all the latest news below! And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/subscribe.png So check out the video and then let us know: What do you think about these big changes coming to Disney World? The post DFB Video: Latest Disney News --No More Magical Express, Disneyland Annual Passes Are Discontinued & MORE! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DFB Video: Latest Disney News — Cruise Updates, Menu Shakeups, and a Possible Opening Date Revealed! DFB Video: Latest Disney News — Disney Joins Talks to Re-Open Florida, Get a Peek Inside the Empty Parks, and MORE! DFB Video: 25 Disney World Snacks You MUST Get in 2020! View the full article

Disney really knows how to start merchandise trends — we should know because we’ve fallen for so many of them and have closets full of spirit jerseys, Minnie ears, and pins to show for it! Pin Traders But there are some trends that sunk their hooks into us, and we have to ask — did you fall for these trends, too? Let’s look at a few! Tsum Tsums Tsum Tsums might just be the Beanie Babies of this generation. When they first came out, these little tiny plushies were just SO CHARMING that we had to collect them all. Tsum Tsum Collection The beauty of these tiny little creatures is that they are so small and shaped so that you can stack them on top of each other. So you can have HUNDREDS of these babies and they still only take up a small portion of space. Each small plush cost less than $10, too, so they never felt like a splurge. Star 1 Store Tsum Tsums and Plush Dolls There was also a Tsum Tsums subscription service that you could sign up for on shopDisney and get a collection of Tsum Tsums EVERY MONTH. Almost every Disney character in existence ended up as a Tsum Tsums toy at some point. They also spawned two mobile games: Disney Tsum Tsum and Marvel Tsum Tsum. Check out our Tsum Tums collection! Wishables Wishables are the new Tsum Tsums, and we’ll have to admit that, yes, we’re obsessed with them. First, most of them come in mystery packs, so you might know what movie or franchise they’re from, but you don’t know what character plush you’ll get. Which means if you want a full set, you just have to keep buying mystery packs until you get them all — clever, Disney, clever. Beauty and the Beast Wishables You CAN buy certain Wishables outside of the mystery pack, but others are only available if you’re willing to try out your luck. We’ve seen some adorable Wishables sets, including one dedicated to the emotions of Inside Out. Inside Out Wishables But Disney tugged at our heartstrings when it released the Aladdin Wishables set and donated proceeds from the sales of those Wishables to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Like, now we HAVE to buy ALL of them! Aladdin Wishables Wishables are also relatively affordable and go for just $9.99 per plush or mystery pack. No wonder so many people have jumped on this trend to collect them! Now, nuiMOs are coming to shopDisney and we’re preparing our pocketbooks. Check out the Coco Wishables! Glow With The Show/Made With Magic Back before the Disney Parks closed, there were all kinds of great nighttime entertainment options, and you could get merchandise called Glow With The Show (later referred to as Made with Magic) that let you become PART of the show. Made With Magic Merchandise ©Disney That sounds pretty fun, right? You could get interactive light-up wands, ears, Mickey hands, and even sippers that responded by changing colors and flickering to things that happened in the show. Made with Magic World of Color Sipper Glows with the Show And it WAS a lot of fun having your ears light up along with something like World of Color at Disneyland and IllumiNations at Disney World’s EPCOT. Of course, once you got those things home, their magic light powers were useless, but whatevs — it was a good time while it lasted! Made With Magic Merchandise ©Disney However, you could always bring them back to Disney Parks to use again, so there’s that. So why not collect them all? Here’s how the Magic Kingdom makes light-up cotton candy! Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collections 2020 saw monthly drops of AMAZING new merch in a collection called Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction, the premise being that the merch was based around Minnie Mouse and a different Disney Parks attraction every month. Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Haunted Mansion Minnie Plush And this collection FLEW off shelves, both at Disney World and online. We would occasionally see a restock online, but those would sell out quickly, too! Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Jungle Cruise Merch But everything about this collection was so unique, and the theming like Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise, and even Nighttime Castle and Fireworks Finale, is what kept us coming back for more each month! This year, Disney is answering to this collection with the new Stitch Crashes Disney merchandise series. Check out the LAST Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction collection Vinylmation Remember Disney Vinylmation figures? They were little plastic figurines shaped like Mickey Mouse, but resembled a Disney character, food, or attraction. They usually cost around $10 and, like Wishables, came mostly in mystery boxes so you didn’t know what you had until you opened them. Kingdom of Cute Box So the idea was that you would have to buy a ton of boxes to get a full set — there’s Disney’s clever marketing at work again. Food themed Vinylmations We were especially drawn to the Kingdom of Cute Vinylmation collection that included such notable Disney Parks icons, like Cinderella Castle, Dole Whip, a Haunted Mansion gargoyle, and Space Mountain. Cute Space Mountain But the rising popularity of Funko Pop seemed to overtake the Vinylmation trend, but that’s why they’re trends in the first place — they eventually go away and get replaced by something else (and now we’re collecting Disney Funko Pops). See more photos of the Vinylmation Kingdom of Cute collection Happy Meal Glasses Back in the 1990s and early 2000s, Disney teamed up with McDonald’s for some Disney-themed glasses (yes, REAL glass) that came with Happy Meals. And some Disney fans (okay, it’s us — it’s totally us) started collecting them all! There was even a full set to celebrate the new Millennium in the year 2000! Disney Millennium Happy Meal Glasses ©Amazon We don’t get glasses with Happy Meals anymore (mostly, it’s just toys), but some of us still have a set of glasses with Mickey and Minnie sitting in attics and basements (although we’ve seen these turn up on eBay, Etsy, and Amazon, too). McDonald’s Happy Meal Those glasses were fun to collect, and they were useful, too! PHOTOS: McDonald’s NEW Happy Meal Toys Feature Disney Characters Riding Fan-Favorite Attractions! 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 Disney trends have you hopped into? Let us know in the comments! 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It’s no secret that we’re huge fans of Disney World. But there are some choices that even we don’t quite get in the history of the parks! Enchanted Tiki Room From new attractions to refurbishments of classic favorites, Disney World is constantly evolving. And that’s part of what makes visiting the parks so exciting! But we have to admit, there are some moments in Disney history that left us thinking, “ummm, what??” Here are six seriously head-scratching things that happened at Disney World! 1. The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management) Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room is a beloved classic attraction with deep ties to Disney history. It was an opening day attraction at Magic Kingdom on October 1st, 1971, and its Disneyland counterpart was the first attraction to feature Audio-Animatronics. The Enchanted Tiki Room But the nostalgia factor of this attraction apparently wasn’t enough to keep guests coming back for more. By the 1990s, attendance at Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room had dropped, and eventually, the decision was made to give the attraction an overhaul. The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management) made its debut on May 1st, 1998. ©Disney If you were lucky (or unlucky, depending on your view) to not get to experience this version of the attraction, allow us to explain. The show started similarly to the original with the singing birds we’ve come to know and love for almost 50+ years, but then Zazu from The Lion King and Iago from Aladdin show up on the scene and try to take over the show. ©Disney The Under New Management overhaul was pretty much universally panned by both long-time fans of the original and first-time guests alike. It seemed like Disney tried to shoehorn in intellectual property from recently successful films (hey, technically they both are birds, so we can make the connection at least), but the overhaul lacked the charm of the original attraction. You take two of the arguably most annoying side characters in Disney animated films (especially squawky and screechy Iago!) and give them the spotlight over the sweet classic sounds of Jose, Fritz, and the gang. If we could sum up this version in one word, it would be: annoying. The Enchanted Tiki Room The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management) continued its largely unpopular run until January 2011, when a small fire in the attic forced the temporary closure of the attraction. When it reopened later in 2011, the Under New Management elements were removed…and we can’t say we miss them! Are the Hall of Presidents Wearing Any Underwear?? (And Other Burning Disney World Questions We Know You’re Thinking!) 2. Bizarre Intellectual Property in the Parks Okay, so Zazu and Iago were a more heavy-handed use of intellectual property in a classic attraction. But they were less of a stretch than some of the other IPs that have made their way into the parks over the years! Spaceship Earth From 1993 to 1995, The Magical World of Barbie show played at the America Gardens in EPCOT. She also used to cruise around World Showcase in her GLITTERY PINK limo. Since this was long before she appeared in Toy Story 2, Barbie seemed a bit out of place in Disney World — especially in EPCOT, which doesn’t exactly scream toy land! Magical World of Barbie © Disney And she’s not the only out-of-place character to appear. Back when Disney’s Hollywood Studios was still known as Disney MGM Studios, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles appeared in the streets of the New York section of the park from 1990 to 1996. It’s strange to look back at pictures of Nickelodeon characters in Disney World! ©All Ears But wait, there’s an even MORE shocking IP we have to throw in the mix! Disney MGM Studios was also home to an Ace Ventura: Pet Detective show and meet-and-greet from 1995 to 1996! This is definitely up there for us as one of the most out-of-place IPs to pop up in Disney World. ©Disney That’s just scratching the surface! There was also a Goosebumps (yep, the children’s books) show, a Dinosaurs show, and a wacky Tracy themed show! While these attractions undoubtedly boasted some talented entertainers, looking back on these IPs in the Disney parks has us thinking “excuse me, are you lost??” 9 Rides You TOTALLY Forgot Were Once at Disney World! 3. Tomorrowland Cabanas In November 2016, Magic Kingdom debuted a short-lived — and SUPER pricey — upgrade. Guests were able to rent private cabanas located near Space Mountain in Tomorrowland. Tomorrowland Cabanas ©Wilson Townsend Each tent could accommodate up to eight guests, and the rental price when they were first introduced was a whopping $649 per day. The Cabanas were located near Space Mountain So, what would that pricey rental get you? Cabanas included lockable storage, charging stations, sunscreen and insect repellent, water, soft drinks, and food. All nice perks, but probably not worth that kind of price tag for most guests! ©Wilson Townsend The cabanas themselves also looked out of place and a bit thrown together. They felt more at place poolside in Vegas than they did in the company of Space Mountain and the Astro Orbiters! Overall, not what we would expect to see for an upgrade with a luxury price tag! And it seems we’re not the only ones to think so — the short-lived Tomorrowland cabanas were discontinued four months after they debuted in February 2017. What Every Disney Fan Is Thinking, But No One Will Say. 4. The Splash Mountain Rap OK so this next one is more Disneyland than World but equally promoted the same attraction, so we’re counting it. Plus, it’s too cool and crazy and weird to not share with the world more! We’re constantly blown away by Disney’s incredible marketing. And with that being said, we’d like to present this Splash Mountain rap promo from the 80s. This commercial is…a lot. The fact that the rap is kicked off by an out-of-body experience from the actors seems incredibly fitting. And we’re still not sure that rap is exactly “on-brand” for this attraction! A portion of the rap even found its way on to the Disney Sing-Along Songs video “Disneyland Fun” in 1990. Splash Mountain Note that the rap was filmed at the Disneyland Splash Mountain, which opened in 1989. Disney World’s version of the attraction opened a few years later in 1992. We’re still talking about it this wacky video over 30 years later, so we’d call that successful marketing! Z-Z-Z-ZIPPITY ZIP ZIP! We Dare You to Watch These Disney Commercials Without Laughing or Crying! 5. The Scary Spectromen SpectroMagic was beloved nighttime parade that ran in Magic Kingdom from 1991 to 1999, and again from 2001 to 2010. The parade was kicked off by Mickey decked out in a massive gold glittery cape with an electric ball. Also leading the parade were SpectroMagic Spectromen who some people (Us. It was totally us.) might consider…incredibly…creepy. SpectroMagic ©Disney If you saw the parade, then you know what we mean! These little guys were meant to be cute and playful, often sitting on twirling giant balls. But they looked like if a cross between a Troll doll and a Gloworm toy dressed up like Captain EO for Halloween. It was…a look. Later versions of the SpectroMen had a half-mask, half-makeup hybrid that still haunts our dreams. SpectroMagic was a beautiful parade overall and, love em or hate em, the SpectroMen were a huge part of it. Many members of our team still pick this as their favorite nighttime spectacular from Disney World! 10 Things That Are Surprisingly SCARY in Disney World! 6. The “Star a Day” Promotion Here’s another old school offering from Disney MGM Studios, AKA modern-day Hollywood Studios. The promotion, called the “Star a Day,” “Star Today,” or “Star of the Day,” allowed guests to see a real-life celebrity on their trip to the park. Disney MGM Studios The promotion kicked off on the opening day of the park on May 1st, 1989, with Annette Funicello as the first “Star of the Day.” Funicello was one of the most popular Mouseketeers on the original Mickey Mouse Club. Annette Funicello ©Disney The celebrities would participate in a “Star Conversation” at the Theater of the Stars, a ride down Hollywood Boulevard in an open convertible, and a public Handprint Ceremony in front of the Chinese Theatre. Disney MGM Studios While there were some big-name celebrities that participated in the promotion (Mark Hamill, Pierce Brosnan, and Neil Patrick Harris, for example) many of the film and television stars involved were B-list celebrities. And since the goal was to have a celebrity every few days, this seems like it could quickly become a logistical nightmare for Disney as an ongoing promotion. Neil Patrick Harris at The Candlelight Processional in Disney World ©Disney The Star a Day promotion fizzled out in 1992 with little fanfare. As exciting as it would be to spot a celebrity we love in the park, we definitely think the more recent additions of Tower of Terror (1994), Toy Story Land (2018) and, of course, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge (2019) are fair trade-offs! Do You Remember The 6 BIGGEST Disney World Ride Renovations in History? Disney World is known for its innovative and bold ideas. So it isn’t super surprising that some of those choices in its nearly 50-year history look a little odd in hindsight! These are the Disney World moments that still have us scratching our heads. Now, excuse us while we go learn that Splash Mountain rap choreography. Remember When Winnie the Pooh Ran for President? Spoiler Alert: It Was Adorable. 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! 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It’s hard to go wrong with a combination like wine and chocolate. Grand Floridian For New Year’s, Disney World offered a special celebration package that included sparkling wine and chocolate at a few resort restaurants. It looks like this package will continue in 2021, because a Valentine’s Day version has just popped up on select menus! The Valentine’s Day Celebration Wine Package will include François Montand Blanc de Blancs Brut Sparkling Wine and a Chocolate Ganache Package. New Year’s Eve Celebration Wine Package The wine is the same as the New Year’s package, but this one will come with ganache rather than truffles (which we LOVED). When describing the wine, the menu says there are “aromas of white flowers and citrus fruit that give way to a creamy and smooth palate with flavors of freshly baked bread, golden delicious apples, and meyer lemons. New Year’s Eve Celebration Wine Package The wine at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and Disney’s Pop Century Resort is different, however. The wine is Ruffino Prosecco D.O.C. Sparkling Wine, and is described as a “fragrant bouquet bursting with aromas of apples, pears, and citrus.” It is also “crisp, clean and delicate with fine bubbles on the palate, and intense flavors of apples and peaches.” Art of Animation The package will be available on Valentine’s Day Weekend ONLY, so if you are visiting Disney World during that time, you may want to consider this to celebrate the holiday. Mickey and Minnie This has popped up on several menus all over Disney World including: Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort The Market at Ale & Compass at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Capt. Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Sanaa To Go at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Roaring Fork at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Contempo Café and The Wave at Disney’s Contemporary Resort P & J’s Southern Takeout at The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Beach Club Marketplace at Disney’s Beach Club Resort BoardWalk Bakery and The Pizza Window at Disney’s BoardWalk Primo Piatto at Disney’s Riviera Resort The Artist’s Palatte at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Olivia’s Cafe To Go at Disney’s Old Key West Resort Three Bridges Bar and Grill at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Everything POP Food Court at Disney’s Pop Century Resort These are all Mobile Order locations, so these will likely be available through Mobile Order for Valentine’s Day weekend. The New Year’s package was only available at 3 resorts, but now guests can grab it at SO many other locations! We’ll keep an eye out for more special snacks or packages, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news. Read our review of the New Year’s Celebration Wine Package Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Did you try the New Year’s Wine Package? Let us know in the comments! The post Valentine's Day Celebration Package is Coming to Several Disney World Resorts SOON! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Did Somebody Say Hotel DISCOUNT?! We’re Looking at You, Disney World Annual Passholders! 13 Disney World Hotel Rooms That Are Actually WORTH the Upgrade $$$! BREAKING NEWS: These Disney World Restaurants Will Be OPEN Starting June 22nd! 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 almost upon us! Disney Springs We’ve been seeing all kinds of seasonal items popping up around Disney World, like ice cream sandwiches, cupcakes, and a LOT of merchandise. Disney and romance go hand in hand, ESPECIALLY with the new mug we spotted in Disney Springs today! We originally spotted the Mickey and Minnie Mouse Love Mug at our local Disney store, but now it has made its way to World of Disney in Disney Springs! Mickey and Minnie Valentine’s Day Mug The front side of the mug features a smiling Mickey and Minnie, but our favorite detail has to be the heart-shaped handle on the side. Mickey and Minnie Valentine’s Day Mug Covered in hearts and a classic red color — this mug just screams “Valentine’s Day.” You can pick one up yourself in a Disney store, in Disney World, or on shopDisney for $14.99. Mickey and Minnie Valentine’s Day Mug If you’re looking for a romantically sweet way to drink your morning coffee, then this mug is just what you need! (How cute would a matching set of these be?!) Order the Mickey and Minnie Mouse Love Mug Here! We’ll be checking the parks and online for more Valentine’s Day merchandise, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and updates! Check Out the Valentine’s Day Dooney & Bourke Disney Bags! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How are you celebrating Valentine’s Day this year? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: We Found the Most Romantic Way to Drink Your Coffee in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney Springs — Halloween Shakes, Dooney & Bourke’s Anniversary, And Disney Tees Galore! What’s New in Disney Springs: Retro Hats, Boozy Snacks, Sequin and Pineapple Backpacks! Some of Our FAV Disney Sidekicks Are on New Merch in Disney World — And We’re Panicking! View the full article

For decades, Star Wars fans dreamed of actually visiting the galaxy far, far away that we all love. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge turns that wish into reality at Disneyland park in California and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida – a step into a larger world that invites you to live your own Star Wars story.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/yQwSMtdjxS0 View the full article

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Love gelato? Well, soon there will be a brand new spot for you to sample all kinds of gelato flavors in EPCOT. Italy Pavilion Back in 2019, a NEW gelato cart was announced for EPCOT’s Italy pavilion. In 2020, we saw a building permit that might point to the cart’s construction and a possible name and we got a peek from the sky at its construction. But recently we got a look at the new gelato kiosk in person! Italy’s new gelato cart will replace the existing kiosk, and it will be run by the Patina Group. The Patina Group runs several restaurants in Disney World, including Tutto Italia and Via Napoli. Here’s a peek at what the new kiosk looked like today! New Gelato Kiosk There are still some construction walls in front of it, but you can see a bit of the top of the new kiosk. The front building is sort of a brown/orange color. The back area looks like it’s got more of a stone look. Both appear to have some terracotta roof tiles on top. New Gelato Kiosk Back in 2019, Disney announced that the kiosk would have 12 different varieties of gelato and sorbet, including gluten-friendly and plant-based flavors. The kiosk is also set to offer a seasonally-inspired menu and will incorporate local fruits into its recipes. Italy Pavilion construction and Butterfly Photo Op We don’t have an opening date or too many other details on this gelato kiosk just yet, but we’re on the lookout for more info. Check back with us here at DFB for all the latest updates! Click here to see what’s new at EPCOT! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited for this new gelato stand? Let us know in the comments! The post PICS: Get a Peek at the NEW Gelato Kiosk Coming to EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at EPCOT: Limited Edition Pins, Holiday Treats, and TONS of Italy Merch! There’s Now a Tiramisu Popsicle in Disney World’s Epcot! Review! Everything OLD is NEW Again with a Returning Holiday Favorite in Epcot! View the full article

The theme parks at Disneyland Resort have been closed since March of 2020. Some analysts previously predicted that Disneyland’s theme parks wouldn’t reopen until the summer of this year. Disneyland But, with the stay-at-home order still in place in Southern California (where Disneyland is located), when exactly Disneyland’s theme parks will be able to reopen is unclear. Due to continued uncertainty and expected restrictions for reopening Disneyland, Disney recently announced that they will be sunsetting their current Annual Passport program. Some Annual Passport holders are set to receive refunds due to this cancellation, but how much of a refund will they get and who is eligible? The information Disney has shared is VERY complicated. So, we’re breaking it down here for you! Keep in mind, this article contains our understanding of the situation based on what Disney has shared at the moment on their website. If we receive any information that contradicts our understanding or Disneyland provides more details, we’ll be sure to update this post or otherwise provide you with the information. Carthay Circle at California Adventure Before we dive in, we do want to note that Disney says the pro rata refund for each Passport will depend on a LOT of factors. Also, pro rata refunds for any additional features attached to the Passport — like Parking — will be included in the Passport pro rata refund amount. According to theme park reporter Carly Wisel’s Instagram stories, these extras may also include MaxPass. Okay. Let’s DIVE IN! Valid, ACTIVATED Passports — General Rule First, we’ll tackle the general rule refunds for valid, activated passports. There are, however, some exceptions to this general rule that we’ll discuss below. Okay, for the general rule — if the total amount you’ve paid toward your Annual Passport (minus any refunds already given) EXCEEDS the “usable value” of the Passport, then that excess amount is what you’ll get as a refund. WHAT? Yeah, give us a second to unpack that. Disneyland Annual Passes First, let’s discuss what Disney is considering to be the “usable value” of a pass. Basically, total sales price of your pass / the number of days that pass was supposed to be valid for x the number of days you could have used that pass to get into any park before the parks closed on March 14th, 2020 = “usable days.” Usable Value To see if you’re eligible for a refund, you’ll need to look at the amount you paid for your pass – any applicable refunds that have already been issued. If that amount is GREATER than the “usable value” of your pass, then you should be eligible for a refund. If that amount is LESS than the “usable value” of your pass, then you will not receive a refund. Refund Eligibility If you are eligible for a refund, how much will you get? Well, it’ll essentially be the amount you paid for your pass – any applicable refund – your pass’ “usable value.” Refund Calculation Exception #1 — Passports Renewed During Theme Park Closure — PAID IN FULL Okay, now to the exceptions. There are different rules that apply if you RENEWED your pass during the theme park closure period. So what’s the exception? Depends if you paid in full at the time of purchase or not. First, let’s tackle what happens if you paid in full. If you renewed your Annual Pass during the theme park closure and you paid in full, the TOTAL sales price paid will be refunded to you. Carthay Circle Additionally, for the previous pass you had that expired during the theme park closure period, if the total amount you paid for that previous Passport (minus any refunds already given) > the “usable value” of that previous passport, you’ll also get that excess amount refunded to you. BUT “usable value” is calculated a bit differently in this case. Disney California Adventure In this case, usable value equals the sales price of the expired Passport or the renewed Passport (whichever is greater) / total number of days you should have been able to access the parks under that expired Passport x the number of days the expired Passport could have actually been used to visit a park per its terms prior to the closures on March 14, 2020. Usable Value in This Case If you’re eligible for a refund, your refund should be the amount paid for the expired Passport – any refunds already given – its “usable value.” Exception #2 — Passports Renewed During Theme Park Closure — MONTHLY PAYMENT PROGRAM Okay, but what if you renewed during the closures and you chose the monthly payment program? According to Disney, if you renewed your pass during the theme park closures under the monthly payment program, the monthly payment contract will be canceled and “no monies will be owed under such contract.” World of Color at Disney California Adventure Additionally, for that previous Passport you had that expired during the theme park closure period, you MIGHT get a refund. You’re only eligible if (and this will sound familiar to you now) the total amount you paid for that expired Passport (minus any refunds already given) > the “usable value” for the expired passport. Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle The usable value here is calculated similar the situation above. You take the total sales price of the expired Passport OR the renewed Passport (whichever is greater) / the total number of days you should have been able to visit the parks under that pass x the number of days the expired Passport actually could have been used to visit any park per its terms prior to closures on March 14th. If you’re eligible for a refund, your refund should be the amount paid for the expired Passport – any refunds already given – its “usable value.” Unactivated Passport What if you bought a pass but didn’t activate it as of March 14, 2020? P.S. “activating” a Passport is defined as using it for park admission. Paid in Full If you purchased your Passport on or after January 1st, 2019, AND it wasn’t yet activated as of March 14th, 2020, AND you paid in full at the time of purchase, then the total sales price will be refunded to you. Refund Calculation If you otherwise fit in that boat but you bought your pass prior to January 1st, 2019, you’ll need to contact Annual Passholder Member Services (714-781-7277) to confirm information with them before a refund can be processed. Monthly Payment Program If you purchased your Passport on or after January 1st, 2019, AND you didn’t activate it as of March 14th, 2020, AND it was purchased under the monthly payment program, then the total amount that you’ve paid toward the Passport sales price will be refunded to you. Again, if you basically fall in this category except you purchased your pass prior to January 1st, 2019, contact Annual Passholder Member Services (714-781-7277). Disneyland Premier Passports What about Premier Passport holders? These are ticket holders with access to both Disney World and Disneyland theme parks. If the total amount you’ve paid toward the Premier Passport (minus any refunds given) > its “usable value,” that excess amount will be refunded to you. Usable value here is defined as the total sales price of the Premier Passport / the total number of days you should have been able to access any theme park under the pass x by the number of days that it actually could have been used to visit any park per its terms prior to the closures on March 14th, 2020. It sounds like “any park” would include Disney World theme parks, not just Disneyland theme parks, since Premier Passport holders can access both. Reporter Carly Wisel recently said she’s working on confirmation as to whether that includes both. We’ll keep an eye out for more details on that. Cars Land Keep in mind, if you have a Premier Passport, it’ll only remain active for Walt Disney World theme park access through March 31st, 2021. After that, Premier Passholders will need to renew into Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passes through April 30th if they want to continue to access the Disney World theme parks. WOWZERS. That’s a lot to take in. Again, our article is based on our understanding of the situation. But, if you want to know exactly what refund you’re entitled to, contact Disney to get the details as they apply to you. Coco Float in Magic Happens Parade in Disneyland Method of Payment/Refund There are also rules online about how the refunds will be processed if you bought your Annual Passport with a credit card vs. other methods. Credit Card If you used a credit card to purchase your Disneyland Annual Pass (even if you used it in combination with other methods) and you paid in full, the applicable refund will go to the credit card used. If you used a credit card and you’re under the monthly payment program, any applicable refund will go to the most recent credit card used for payment. If the refund can’t go to that credit card, a check will be made and sent to the billing address provided at the time of sale/renewal. Other Payment Method If you used a different payment method than a credit card, the refund (if any) will be sent to you by check and mailed to the billing address provided at the time of sale/renewal of the Passport. Moana float Will you get a refund? How much will it be for? Some of the things you can use to calculate it are here and on Disney’s website, but there are still quite a few questions to be answered. We’ll definitely keep an eye out for more updates and let you know what we find. Click here to see more about the discontinuation of the current Disneyland Annual Passholder program. 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! Are you a Disneyland Annual Passholder? Let us know in the comments. 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Orlando travelers now have a new location to access COVID-19 testing. ©Orlando International Airport Last month we reported that the Orlando International Airport (MCO) would be offering COVID tests soon due to a trial program between the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Board and AdventHealth. Now, testing is officially available at MCO. According to Orlando Sentinel, AdventHealth is now offering rapid-result COVID-19 tests inside the main terminal at Orlando International Airport. The testing site can be found inside the main terminal’s atrium across from the security checkpoint. These tests produce results in about 15 minutes. ©Orlando International Airport CEO of AdventHealth Centra Care Dr. Scott Brady said of the testing, “While much attention has been on the vaccine rollout, testing remains an important factor in keeping ourselves, our loved ones, and our neighbors safe.” Orlando Airport The MCO testing site is open to anyone, Thursdays through Mondays from 7:30AM to 3PM. The fee for a test is $65 and appointments are available but not required. MCO Spokesman Rod Johnson noted, “This meets a demand we’ve had from our passengers.” Orange County International Airport Now, this testing center will not be of value to international travelers dealing with the new negative COVID test requirement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These rapids tests will not meet requirements for incoming international travelers that will take effect later this month. Beginning January 26th, all international travelers to the U.S. will need to provide documentation of a negative test within three calendar days before they depart for the country. Flight from Orlando As always, keep an eye on DFB for the latest updates and how they affect travel to Disney parks. Click here to learn more about the new international requirement. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post News: Rapid COVID-19 Testing Now Available at the Orlando International Airport first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Orlando International Airport to Begin Offering COVID-19 Rapid Tests Soon Orlando’s Airport Undergoes a Major Star Wars Transformation! Flying To Florida Soon? Here Are ALL the Open Shopping and Dining Locations at Orlando’s International Airport! View the full article

Typically, when we find Disney patents, they show us some tech that we’ve yet to see. Today, that story was a little different. ©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation We spotted a patent from Disney Imagineering today that details the technology behind the upcoming Spider-Man robot that we’ll see in Disney’s California Adventure’s Avengers Campus. This “stuntronic” will have the ability to fly through the air and pose much like a human gymnast. So, how the heck does that VERY advanced robot work? Disney published a patent that features the designs for a “Ballistic Robot System with Spin and Other Controlled Motion of Robot During Flight.” Sound familiar? That’s because this is the tech behind that Spider-Man Stuntronic coming to Avengers Campus! ©Disney This is a pretty exciting find considering the way that Disney makes this tech work has been a bit of a mystery so far. After all, we’re used to seeing robots that are stuck to the ground; but one with no tether that hurdles through the air with the control of an athlete? We’re still having trouble wrapping our heads around it — and we’ve seen the video! Let’s start smaller than the full, completed stuntronic. The patent first details a base form of the tech used in the humanoid robot in the shape of a jointed linear bot. ©Disney These diagrams show how the linear bot is able to tuck as it flies through the air. Very specific physical calculations then allow the tuck of the bot to throw it into a spin after being launched. ©Disney This calculated spin allows the robot to maintain flight trajectory (again, without being tethered) and then land at a designated and consistent place (typically a net). This next figure shows us a little bit of how the launch works. ©Disney The robot is swung on a pendulum and released at the opportune point to begin flight trajectory. When the robot tucks, the pendulum knows to release and launch the robot. The following flowchart shows all the points that there are fail-safes in the process as well. ©Disney Okay, so let’s transition away from our simple jointed linear robot and into our humanoid, gymnast-mimicking bot. The stuntronic has a similar launch process. You can see here that weight drops over a pulley system, engaging the pendulum and launching the robot. From there, it enters it’s a ballistic path with the same tuck motion as the linear bot and lands consistently in a net. Then, the bot can be reset for launch again. ©Disney The added benefit of the humanoid robot is that the humanoid stuntronic has multiple limbs that can be programmed and coded to hit a variety of poses that help to both sell the character (Spider-Man) and control the trajectory of the flight. What would Spidey be without an outstretched arm shooting his web out? ©Disney At this time, we’re not sure when Avengers Campus (or all of The Disneyland Resort) will open, but when it does we should see this stuntronic dressed in full Spider-Man gear and swinging above the rooftops of the new land. It sure will be a site to see! As always, stay tuned to DFB for more of the latest tech updates from Disney! Click here to learn everything you need to know about Avengers Campus! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited to see the stuntronic when it debuts in Disney California Adventure? Tell us in the comments! The post The SECRETS Behind How Disney Makes Robo-Spider-Man Fly Through the Air! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Incredible Technology Will Allow Spider-Man to Swing Right Above You at Avengers Campus in Disneyland! “Does Something Need to Move In” to Disney California Adventure?! Exciting NEW Details Shared on Avengers Campus Coming to Disney California Adventure! View the full article

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We got some pretty big news yesterday and we’re still fleshing out the situation. It was announced yesterday that Disneyland’s Annual Passholder program will be discontinued. While this news was pretty straightforward for those with only Disneyland Annual Passholders, the info was a bit confusing for those holding a Premier Passport. Disney World That’s right, this new change will also have an effect on the Premier Passport — the offering that works as a joint Annual Pass for both The Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World. Due to this change, Premier Passport holders won’t just be automatically renewed for the Disney World side of their Annual Pass, and if you’re in this situation there are a few steps that you need to take! We’re breaking down what Premier Passport holders need to do to maintain access to the Disney World theme parks. Premier Passport holders WILL need to take action to keep Disney World theme park entry after March 31st. Until that point, the Premier Passport will still work for Disney World entry and give will give those people all V.I.PASSHOLDER Perks. Animal Kingdom After that, Premier Passholders will have to “renew into Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passes through April 30, 2021.” Essentially, you’ll need to call Disney by April 30th to renew into a Walt Disney World-only Annual Pass. If you don’t you will lose the Disney World side of your pass as well. At this time, Disney World Annual Passes are unavailable except for special renewal circumstances — such as for Premier Passholders affected by the discontinuation. Those renewing should receive the 15% off renewal rate. Passholder Ears To renew into a Walt Disney World Annual Pass and for any other questions, you can call V.I.PASSHOLDER support at (407) 939-7277. As a reminder, the Premier Passport has been discontinued alongside the other Annual Passholder offerings for Disneyland. Down the line, a new membership program will be announced. Details on this new membership plan will be shared at a later time. Disneyland Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates, and feel free to reach out in the comments with any questions. Click here to learn more about the cancellation of the Disneyland Annual Pass. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Were you affected by this cancellation? Tell us in the comments! The post How To Keep Your Disney World Annual Pass If You're A Premier Passport Holder first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Disney World Annual Passholders Should Receive Their 30-Day Pass Extension Soon Disney World Annual Passholder Phone Lines are BUSY on the Last Day to Cancel — Here’s What to Do if You Can’t Get Through! NEWS: Due to Extended Water Park Closures, Some Disney World Annual Passholders Will Receive a Partial Refund View the full article

Greetings from EPCOT, where everywhere you turn right now… 2021 EPCOT Festival of the Arts … you’ll find a work of ART! The 2021 EPCOT Festival of the Arts is one week old today, so we’re exploring all the sights (and tastes!) of EPCOT’s first Festival of the year. But we’ve also got some new eats, drinks, and fun merchandise finds, so let’s hop right in! And let’s start with FOOD… EPCOT Food Updates Yorkshire County Fish Shop We discovered the return of the Chicken and Mushroom Pie at the Yorkshire County Fish Shop in the United Kingdom pavilion! Chicken and Mushroom Pie It’s definitely comfort food season with the cooler temps, and we were glad to see this dish as an option at the fish-and-chips stop once more. Click here for our review of the Chicken and Mushroom Pie! Joy of Tea and House of Good Fortune You can currently try the new Shanghai Milk Candy Bubble Tea at the Joy of Tea kiosk in China! Shanghai Milk Candy Bubble Tea in EPCOT’s China Pavilion This unique sip features Black Tea infused with liquefied White Rabbit Creamy Candy. See our review of this sweet sip here! A stop by the House of Good Fortune, also in the China pavilion, revealed a new-to-us packaged treat. Custard Mochi Check out the cute Custard Mochi! Custard Mochi We found it available in Kiwi and Lemon. Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Kiosk And while we’re busy enjoying the Festival of the Arts, we did happen to spot one last offering from the 2020 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays at the Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea kiosk between the Canada and United Kingdom pavilions. Pastries at Joffrey’s The Caramel Tinsel Donuts (YEP! The ones topped with crumbled TWIX!) are still available here… for now. Caramel Tinsel Donut Grab one while you can! Click here to see what Joffrey’s is serving up for the Festival of the Arts! EPCOT Festival of the Arts Updates Pop Eats! Food Studio The Pop Eats! Food Studio — which is one of several Food Studios celebrating the Culinary Arts at this year’s Festival of the Arts — has seen a little change-up in serving style for one of its dishes. POP EATS! The Grilled Cheese dishes are currently accompanied by Tomato Soup served up in paper cups, as opposed to the signature Pop Eats! Tomato Soup can. Pop Eats Booth Now, the Tomato Soup Can Bloody Mary is still being served up in the themed tins. Tomato Soup Can Bloody Mary No official word yet on if the Soup will be served in the cans again sometime moving forward, but we’ll keep an eye out! Click here to find our review of Pop Eats! Germany Train Display Celebrates the Festival And EPCOT’s tiniest residents are officially celebrating the Festival of the Arts as well, now that the Festival banners are posted in the Germany pavilion’s charming miniature village! EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion Train Display It’s so fun to see how even the train display changes in EPCOT for the seasons. EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion Train Display See EPCOT’s tiniest town celebrate the Festival of the Arts here! Fun Festival Photo Ops And don’t forget… YOU can transform into Figment with this fun Future World photo op! While you can most certainly pose in front of the “two tiny wings” and “horns of a steer” in tribute to our purple pigmented pal, PhotoPass photographers can take a Magic Shot for you in this area, too, adding some extra pixie dust to your picture. Find MORE Festival of the Arts photo ops here! EPCOT Construction Updates EPCOT’s Italy Pavilion Over in the Italy pavilion, you can now spot a structure popping up from behind the construction walls. Italy Pavilion Construction It’s here where we should see a new Gelateria serving guests in the future! Italy Pavilion construction and Butterfly Photo Op For now, though, we can take part in a little Butterfly Wings photo op in front of it while we wait. EPCOT Merchandise Updates Mouse Gear We’ve got some fun finds from Mouse Gear, starting with this new HAPPY Castle t-shirt! Happy T-shirt This one’s $24.99. Happy T-shirt And it’s just so much fun to see the truly adorable Chip Teacup and Spoon Set! Chip Mug Our little friend from Beauty and the Beast has been, from what we understand, a popular pal around these parts! Chip Teacup Set Chip is $19.99, and you can find him on shopDisney, too. Take a closer look at this too-cute Chip set here! Mitsukoshi In Mitsukoshi — the popular shop in the Japan pavilion — we found Sonic The Hedgehog Face Covers. Sonic Face Cover These are $16.95 with adjustable straps. Sonic the Hedgehog Face Cover And, while we’re here, it’s always cool to see the Daruma Dolls on display, isn’t it? Daruma Dolls You can stop by and read about the story of these dolls while picking up a Daruma of your own. Daruma Dolls Daruma Dolls WonderGround Gallery Tent There is oodles of artwork all around EPCOT right now thanks to Festival Galleries featuring beautiful pieces that you can take home and enjoy long after the Festival. Festival Gallery in EPCOT We wanted to point out a print sale we noticed at the WonderGround Gallery Tent. WonderGround Gallery You’ll notice the sign reads that Deluxe Prints are $30.00 each when you buy TWO (typically $39.99 each). WonderGround Gallery Print Sale WonderGround Gallery We also spent a little time checking out some of the phone cases while we there, for a little art-on-the-go! Options include Baby Yoda and Tiana. Phone cases in WonderGround Gallery Kronk and Pocahontas are in the mix, too. Phone cases in WonderGround Gallery Hi, Mickey!! Phone cases in WonderGround Gallery And other featured pals include Sulley and Stitch. Phone cases in WonderGround Gallery France Pavilion And finally, in France, it’s time to welcome back the portraits and parasols! France Pavilion Portraits We noticed their return when the Festival of the Arts kicked off just last week. France Pavilion Parasols Remember, this year’s EPCOT Festival of the Arts runs through February 22nd, so there is still lots of time to enjoy “Artful Epcot!” And while you’re making your plans, be sure to check out our DFB Best of the Fest picks for what you just can’t miss while you’re there! Click here to see what’s new in Magic Kingdom this week! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you visiting EPCOT for the Festival of the Arts this year? Please let us know with a comment! The post What's New in EPCOT: New Eats and Drinks, and More Festival of the Arts FUN! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at EPCOT: Limited Edition Pins, Holiday Treats, and TONS of Italy Merch! What’s New in Epcot: Cotton Candy Santa Hats, Construction Updates, and MAYBE a Starbucks? What’s New at EPCOT: TONS of Gelato Mickey Merch, New Menu Items at Katsura Grill, and a 2021 Calendar! View the full article

Guests headed to Disney World in February might get a few extra hours in the parks. Tomorrowland That’s right! Disney has extended park hours for all four parks for the first week of February! Let’s take a look at what times you’ll be able to spend in the parks. Magic Kingdom On January 31st, Magic Kingdom was initially set to be open from 9AM to 6PM. As of today, those hours have been extended to be 9AM to 9PM. Park Hours Screenshot For the rest of the week, hours were all initially set to 9AM to 6PM. Now, weekdays see hours of 9AM to 7PM and Friday and Saturday see hours of 9AM to 9PM. Park Hours Screenshot EPCOT Over in EPCOT, January 31st was supposed to be open from 11AM to 7PM. Now, it will be open for one extra hour, from 11AM to 8PM. Park Hours Screenshot The same is true for the rest of the week! Park Hours Screenshot Disney’s Hollywood Studios Hollywood Studios was supposed to finish January and Start February with hours of 10AM to 7PM. Park Hours Screenshot Now, the full week has hours of 9AM to 7PM. Park Hours Screenshot Finally, Animal Kingdom gained an extra hour in the morning too. Park Hours Screenshot The week initially had hours of 9AM to 5PM and the hours are now 8AM to 5PM. Park Hours Screenshot As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates on Disney World park hours and more! Click here to see the recently released Spring hours! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you headed to Disney World in early February? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney World Hours Extended in Early February! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Hours for All Four Disney World Parks Extended on Select Days in January NEWS! Disney World has Extended Select Park Hours Beginning in November! NEWS! Disney World Park Hours Extended on Weekends Through October 12th! View the full article

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You know we love Disney food, but it can’t all be delicious. Pinocchio Village Haus In fact, some of the restaurants have garnered more infamy than they have fame. Today, we’re taking a look at what travelers think are the downright WORST restaurants in Disney World according to Yelp. Let’s check out that bottom ten! Big River Grille & Brewing Works 367 reviewers on Yelp rated Big River Grille & Brewing Works at 2.5 out of 5. Sampler Flight Some particularly scathing reviews include one that said, “Even the water was awful,” and another that said, “We ordered Beer Cheese soup… The soup came and it had a weird taste; turns out there was a rather large pickle in it. When we asked the waitress about it, she said she would check and returned later to say we weren’t being charged for it, so guess it wasn’t supposed to be there.” Click here to read our latest review of Big River Grille & Brewing Works! ESPN Club ESPN Club also received a mark of 2.5 out of 5 by 303 reviewers. Hot tip! If you show up on a game day, get there early (or be sure to make an Advance Dining Reservation), because the place can get packed. Televisions at ESPN Club But the times aren’t always full of sports and fun, one reviewer called the club “about as good as bubblegum on the bottom on my shoe that I flush down the toilet.” Another noted that “The burger I got is worse than the ones I got from lunch in 6th grade, and to top it all off, they have the audacity to burn the ESPN logo on the top of the bun as if they achieved something.” Yikes! Want to see our latest ESPN Club review to see how we feel? Click here! El Mercado de Coronado The food court at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, El Mercado de Coronado, used to be known as the Pepper Market. It is NOT a favorite of 130 Yelp reviewers. It came in with just 2.5 out of 5 stars! El Mercado de Coronado Though the service is good, reviewers are not fans of the food. One said, “The service was great and the Cast Members who work here are lovely. So, a nod to them. It is the quality of the food that makes this place one star in my book.” Another had a bizarre and salty experience saying “Everything and I mean everything was super salty! Even my Cinnamon Roll!” To see more of El Mercado de Coronado, click here! The Diamond Horseshoe The Diamond Horseshoe in Frontierland is not one of our favorites, but it DOES tend to fly under the radar. Do keep in mind that this is a seasonal location. Still, 93 reviewers rate this spot at 2.5 out of 5. The Diamond Horseshoe One person thought the experience wasn’t worth the fight saying, “Do you have a huge appetite, a bottomless wallet, and a taste for mediocre food? If so, you’ll love this place!” But, by far our FAVORITE review was the one that said, “Waiter was very nice. Outfits are frumpy.” Click here to see our latest review of The Diamond Horseshoe! Pizza Window The BoardWalk Pizza Window isn’t a favorite of ours and 50 reviewers agreed ranking it at 2.5 out of 5. Still, this spot is a good option to grab a quick bite if you’re around the BoardWalk in the evenings! Pizza Window One comment gave us a big laugh! The reviewer said, “I love to see a business take the initiative and go green!!!! You almost wouldn’t know that the pizza crust is made from 98% recycled cardboard!!! Just kidding, of course. I’m sure the dough is intended to be edible and made from products approved for human consumption.” Want to learn more about dining to-go at the BoardWalk? Click here! Rainforest Cafe Rainforest Cafe tends to be a spot we skip simply because Disney World has so many options that are much more impressive. The main criticisms that these restaurants sustain include the “how-is-it-really-Disney-when-we-have-one-in-the-mall-back-home” issue and the occasional long waits for a table (particularly at the Disney Springs location). 472 reviewers rated it 3 out of 5. Rainforest Cafe Folks have had some wacky experiences like this one: “We waited over an hour for our salads. They were…hot? Temperature-wise hot.” Still, the atmosphere tends to be a hit with one saying, “We did take a picture with one of the massive fish takes while waiting to be seated! That was seriously the only good part of this restaurant.” To see our latest Rainforest Cafe review, click here! Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe Though we consider Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe one of the better quick-service spots in Magic Kingdom (hello churros!), it is not a big favorite among yelp reviewers. 405 reviewers left it at 3 out of 5. Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe One reviewer noted, “Disney, you can do better than an off-brand Taco Bell.” Yikes! Well, Taco Bell CAN be pretty good. Click here to see a recent Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe! Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café Yes! The home of Sonny Eclipse made this list with 3 out of 5 by 329 reviewers! IMO, while the atmosphere is a bit blah (save for the audio-animatronic alien lounge crooner, Sonny Eclipse), there’s plenty of seating and the food isn’t bad. Sonny Eclipse Some folks agree with our atmosphere thoughts saying, “Sonny Eclipse is the only good thing about this place,” and others have some specific issues with the food saying, “Here, expect to get that handful of fries and a shrunken down burger…but all the condiments you want!” Want to see a reopened Cosmic Rays? Click here! Hollywood & Vine This one is actually an interesting one! We like Hollywood & Vine for its characters and their NEW menu. Like, it seriously got a glow up! Now, over the past few years, much of those prior to the menu changes, 283 reviewers have left it with just 3 out of 5. Hollywood & Vine The price seems to be a big factor here! One reviewer noted, “Way overpriced for lunch, the buffet was definitely catered for little children (which is fine for them!).” Another said, “Sorry Disney… I vowed never to give less than three stars, but I’m really stuck here…” Curious about those new offerings? Click here! Pinocchio Village Haus And finally, Pinocchio Village Haus has made the list with 3 out of 5 from 205 reviewers. This spot has some beautiful artwork, but we had a not-so-great meal here recently. Pinocchio Village Haus One reviewer rather eloquently noted, “Going forward I will tell my companions this establishment is forbidden ground.” Another gave us a chuckle when saying, “My nose would be growing if I said this place was even somewhat decent.” To see our latest (sad) Pinocchio Village Haus review, click here! Whew, those are some pretty scathing reviews! You can check out our thoughts on these spots at the links above. As always, keep an eye on DFB for all the latest reviews from Disney World. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of these restaurants? Tell us in the comments! The post The WORST Disney World Restaurants According To Yelp first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in the Magic Kingdom This Week: All the Eats, Updates, Treats, Merchandise and More! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MICKEY!!! We’re Celebrating Mickey’s 90th in Magic Kingdom! What’s New in Magic Kingdom: Lots of New Treats, Construction Updates, Aladdin Goodies, and More! View the full article

Things are constantly changing all around Disney World, including over at Disney Springs. Disney Springs Recently, Gideon’s Bakehouse reopened, and Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew opened as well. There’s been quite a bit of progress on the construction of the M&M’s Store, but we’re still on the lookout for more movement at the future Beatrix location. Although some stores and restaurants are opening, others are closing. Today, we heard that Kiehl’s Since 1851 will soon have its last day at Disney Springs. Kiehl’s Since 1851 is a beauty boutique located in the Town Center area of Disney Springs. It sells body, hair, and skincare products. Kiehl’s As we stopped by the store today, we learned that they will soon be closing. In fact, the employee told us that tomorrow (January 16th) will be Kiehl’s last day in Disney Springs. Kiehl’s If you’re looking to grab products from Kiehl’s, however, there are still other places to get it nearby. An employee at Kiehl’s told us that Sephora, which has a location in Disney Springs, carries their items. And there is another Kiehl’s location at Mall at Millenia in Orlando. Kiehl’s So, if you want to make one more stop at this store before its final day, be sure to do so very soon. We’ll continue to look for more Disney news and bring you all the latest updates! Click here to see what’s new in Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you a fan of Kiehl’s products? Let us know in the comments! The post Kiehl's Will Be Closing TOMORROW 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! What’s New at Disney Springs: Dogs Wearing Face Masks, Four Pounds of Loaded Fries, and MORE! Protect, Snack, and Take a Nap in These Comfy Baby Yoda Socks and Shirts from Disney World! View the full article

Grab your popcorn – Walt liked his with extra butter – then sit back, relax and watch the new Disney+ series “WandaVision.” Debuting today, the new show stars Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda and Paul Bettany as Vision—two super-powered beings living idealized lives who begin to suspect that everything is not as it seems. The series, which takes place after the events of “Avengers: Endgame,” is curiously inspired by classic sitcoms spanning the 1950s to early 2000s. In the spirit of looking back through the years, let’s take a journey through some of the sights, sounds and especially tastes of Disneyland park over the decades:http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/y6-5tZVKDsE View the full article

Last year, Disney announced that an M&M’s Store would be coming to Disney Springs. ©Disney Um, yay! We’ll hardly ever say no to more candy options. Though the opening was delayed during the park closures, the store is expected to open this year. Now, after receiving a fresh layer of paint, the store got a pretty BIG addition. As a reminder, here’s what the M&M’s Store looked like when we stopped by two days ago. That new yellow coat of paint looks pretty snazzy! M&M’s Store Today, the store looks pretty much the same except there’s now a GIANT red M&M poking out from the side of the building! Talk about an eye-catcher! M&M’s Store You can also spot that the white portion of the wall now has coiled power cords. These spots are meant to have giant M&M’s of their own, so we’re excited to see them added! M&M’s Store We can’t wait to chow down on some delicious chocolatey morsels when the M&M’s Store opens in Disney Springs. Stay tuned for the latest updates; hopefully, we’ll hear about an opening date soon! Want a bird’s eye view of construction? 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. Are you ready to step into the M&M’s Store? Tell us in the comments! The post PICS: HUGE M&M Added to the Upcoming M&M's 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! Photos! Work Continues on the M&M’s Store Coming to Disney World! Weekly Construction Update: Kilimanjaro Safaris Building Sees BIG Progress and Walls Come Down in Disney Springs! View the full article

In celebration of two True Originals – Mickey Mouse and Keith Haring – Disney has collaborated with the Keith Haring Studio to feature the artist’s iconic artwork featuring Mickey Mouse on an exciting range of apparel and accessories.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/a9Yikv52EHQ View the full article

Do you ever see a treat that makes your jaw drop? WandaVision Petit Cake Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs is known for making gorgeous treats that are almost too pretty to eat. Now, the bakery has dropped a new WandaVision-inspired cake in celebration of the series premiere on Disney+! So, how did it TASTE? First, let’s take a glimpse at this cutie. Behold the WandaVision Petit Cake! This large treat is styled to look just like a retro TV, playing a clip of Wanda and Vision. We opted for the 1960’s version… WandaVision Petit Cake …but there’s a 1950’s version too! WandaVision Petit Cake The dessert is made with chocolate and vanilla chiffon cakes, white chocolate and dark chocolate mousse, cookie crumbs, and chocolate pieces. Whew! That’s a lot going on! WandaVision Petit Cake And sure enough, cutting into it showed us a LOT of layers, which is typical or petit cakes. We’ll narrow it down and talk about the mousses first. The white chocolate mousse was light and not too sweet while the chocolate mousse was super rich and dark. Spoiler alert! The chocolate mousse was our favorite part — it added a lot of flavor! WandaVision Petit Cake Both the chocolate and vanilla cakes were light and airy. We noticed that the vanilla cake was less sweet than the other components of the dish which helped to balance some of that richness. WandaVision Petit Cake We really loved the crunchy cookie pieces and fresh chocolate chunks. As a note, this treat is big (like many of Amorette’s petit cakes) and could likely satisfy two people. WandaVision Petit Cake Overall, there were a lot of sweet components but we didn’t find ourselves being overloaded with sugar. It’s a really light and decadent cake with vanilla and chocolate working well together. What more can we ask for? WandaVision Petit Cake Our only complaint was the fondant. It’s mostly needed to keep the cake looking like a little TV but it’s not great from a taste or texture perspective. We get it though — sometimes it is all about the presentation! WandaVision Petit Cake This treat is definitely Instagrammable and great for any big Marvel fans looking to share a sweet with a friend. Plus, it’s pretty good! You may want to skip it if you’re looking for a cheap or small dessert. That $20 price tag is no joke! This price range is pretty standard for Amorette’s petit cakes, but it’s still a bit of a sticker shock every time! WandaVision Petit Cake You can find this very cute and very large treat at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs for $20. As always, keep an eye on DFB for all the latest news and reviews from Disney World! Click here to learn more about the premiere of WandaVision! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this cake? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW! We're Eating a Retro TV Cake in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: See Where You Can Find ‘WandaVision’ Retro TV CAKES in Disney World! 📺 What’s New This Week: Disney Springs (November 12-18, 2017) Imagination Pink Chocolate (and Churro!) Treats Coming Soon to Disney Springs View the full article

Welcome to another weekly roundup of Disney World park hours and Park Pass Reservation availability! Cinderella Castle With the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts in full swing and Park Hopping back in action, there’s even more to see and do every day! So if you’re heading to Disney World for the week of January 17th, it’s important to make sure you know when and how you can experience the parks! Disney World Park Hours the Week of January 17th For the week of January 17th, Magic Kingdom will be open daily from 9AM-7PM. If you wish to park hop to Magic Kingdom, you may do so between the hours of 2PM-7PM. Magic Kingdom park hours for the week of January 17th © Disney Next week, EPCOT will be open daily from 11AM-8PM. Park hopping hours at EPCOT will be from 2PM-8PM. If you are looking to visit the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, the festival hours will be the same as the park hours, from 11AM-8PM daily. Disney’s calendar also now includes times for various festival activities, like the Animation Academy (12:30 and 1:30PM daily) and the hours you can participate in Expression Section: A Paint by Number Mural (daily from 11AM-5PM). EPCOT park hours for the week of January 17th © Disney Next week, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open daily from 9AM-7PM. Disney’s Hollywood Studios will have park hopping available from 2PM-7PM. Hollywood Studios park hours for the week of January 17th © Disney Finally, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open from 8AM-5PM from Sunday, January 17th through Friday, January 22nd, with park hopping available from 2PM-5PM. On Saturday, January 23rd, Animal Kingdom will be open one hour later, from 8AM-6PM with park hopping available from 2PM-6PM. Animal Kingdom park hours for the week of January 17th © Disney Park hours are largely the same as they were last week! January is typically considered an “off season” for Disney World with shorter park hours and generally lower crowds than what you would experience during the holiday season. Those lower crowds are reflected in current Park Pass Reservation availability, which we’ll cover next! Click here to read our Best of the Fest picks for the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! Current Disney Park Pass Reservation Availability the Week of January 17th Let’s take a look now at the current Park Pass Reservation availability! As you’ll see, there’s loads of availability across all three ticket types! Disney Resort Guests As of this writing, Disney Resort Guests can book a Park Pass Reservation every day next week at all four theme parks! Disney Resort Guest Park Pass Reservation availability for January 17th as of January 14th © Disney Theme Park Ticket Guests Just like Resort Guests, Theme Park Ticket Guests can also book Park Pass Reservations each day next week at all four theme parks. Theme Park Ticket Guest Park Pass Reservation availability for January 17th as of January 14th © Disney Annual Passholders Annual Passholders have slightly less Park Pass Reservation availability for next week, despite being completely replenished this week. On Sunday, January 17th and Monday, January 18th, Annual Passholders can book a Park Pass Reservation at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Annual Passholder Park Pass Reservation availability for January 17th as of January 14th © Disney For the rest of the week, however, Annual Passholders can book a Park Pass Reservation at all four theme parks! Annual Passholder Park Pass Reservation availability for January 19th as of January 14th © Disney Be sure to keep checking back ahead of your Disney World vacation for the latest park hour information and Park Pass Reservation availability! That way, you can navigate the parks like a pro! 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! 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