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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. Some people collect pins, others have tons of Minnie ears, and others have filled their home with Disney’s Collectible Keys! Pluto Collectible Key Disney has released quite a few collectible keys recently, including a 2021 design and a special edition Pluto one in 2020. Recently, we’ve also gotten a look at an upcoming Up key, but now Disney has shared a peek at LOTS of new keys coming in 2021. From Lady and the Tramp to Star Wars, check out some of the collectible keys and key pins that will be released this year! First, the Up key will be coming soon, as we’ve already seen announced on the shopDisney website. ©Disney In February, a Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree 55 years key will be released, so get ready to go into the Hundred Acre Woods for this one! ©Disney Some collectible key blind packs are also coming soon as part of the “World of Disney, Love Series.” Grab one of these blind packs and you could score a key themed to The Aristocats… ©Disney …Bambi… ©Disney …Dumbo… ©Disney …Lady and the Tramp… ©Disney …The Lion King… ©Disney …or a Mystery Key! ©Disney Aside from these keys, there are also more Disney keys coming soon! ©Disney As well as some keys that appear to be related to Pixar films based on the key’s end piece. ©Disney More Collectible Pins of Imagination Keys are also set to be released in 2021. In January, the Disney Store Key and Lock collectible key pin is set to be released. ©Disney Mystery Collectible Key Pin Blind Packs are also set to be released in January. With these blind packs, you could get a Minnie Mouse Key Pin… ©Disney …a Tigger Key Pin… ©Disney …a Toy Story 4 Key Pin… ©Disney …a Mickey Mouse Key Pin… ©Disney …a Star Wars Key Pin… ©Disney …or a Donald Duck Key Pin. ©Disney Additionally, a Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree Key Pin is set to be released in February. ©Disney These are just the pins and keys that have been shared for now, but we’ll keep an eye out for more releases in the future. Whether you’re just starting your key collection or you’ve already got a wall full of them, it looks like there will be quite a few new designs for you to snag in 2021. We can’t wait to see what other movies get transformed into their own keys and pins. Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates! Click here to see more about the Up key 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! Preorder 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 keys and pins are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Will Release Over 10 NEW Collectible Keys & Pins Soon! See Them Here! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: There’s a Mrs. Nesbitt Sweatshirt?! Check Out the 40 NEW Disney Shirts Available Online! Winnie the Pooh and Dumbo Too: We Found Some Adorable Disney Plushes Online! 10 NEW Mandalorian Merchandise Items You’ve Got to Add to Your Collection! View the full article

SeaWorld Orlando theme park’s Inside Look program features behind-the-scenes glances at animal care this weekend. View the full article

Ever since we announced his arrival at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park this past October, guests keep asking about our baby boy rhino and want to know when they can see him and his mom Kendi, since many of them followed Kendi’s pregnancy story on the Disney+ original series “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom,” produced by National Geographic.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/vTBRcZDyMsw View the full article

Epcot adding a jazz exhibit, featuring character from Disney-Pixar’s “Soul” film, inside American Adventure attraction in February. 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. Last year’s Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction monthly merchandise collection was wildly popular and the merchandise sold out frequently and rapidly throughout the year. ©shopDisney But, now it’s time for a NEW monthly series to take its place. The Stitch Crashes Disney collection will have monthly merchandise releases featuring Stitch “crashing” various classic Disney films! January’s film of choice is Beauty and the Beast and the collection just arrived on MerchPass today! The 2021 Stitch Crashes Disney collections are inspired by the original Lilo & Stitch film trailers from 2002. Each month, the items released will include a plush, a MagicBand, and a pin. ©shopDisney If you’re looking to grab this month’s Beauty and the Beast themed collection, you can NOW sign up through the MerchPass system for your chance to snag them. What you’ll need to do is visit the shopDisney website, sign into your account, and select the specific items you’d potentially like to get a MerchPass for. ©shopDisney MerchPass entries close today, January 12th, at 11:59 PT. ©shopDisney If you’re selected, you will get an email on January 14th, letting you know what items you were selected for. Then, you’ll be able to log in to shopDisney and buy your items until January 15th, 2021. ©shopDisney The items you can select a MerchPass for online include the Stitch Crashes Disney Beauty and the Beast Plush, which is priced at $29.99. ©shopDisney There’s also a Stitch Crashes Disney — Beauty and the Beast Pin, priced at $24.99. ©shopDisney And finally, there is a Stitch Crashes Disney Beauty and the Beast MagicBand 2, priced at $34.99. Previously Disney indicated that the MagicBands would only be available online, but they have now specified that this MagicBand will be available to guests on shopDisney and at Walt Disney World Resort. ©shopDisney If you’d prefer to purchase in person, the collection will be available in Disney Stores, Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort, and Disney Springs in Walt Disney World on January 16th. ©shopDisney To complete your look, you’ll be able to grab a matching shirt… ©shopDisney …and mug. Both of these will be available for a limited time on the Thursday after each MerchPass release only on shopDisney. ©shopDisney If you’re looking for a spot to store all of your pins, you can also get the Stitch Crashes Disney Pin Trading book. ©shopDisney We’ve already got a glimpse at which movies Stitch will be crashing for upcoming months, and we’re excited to see the upcoming merchandise. Each collection will be released globally on the third Saturday of each month, so mark your calendars and get ready to shop! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates on this collection and other great Disney merch. Get a Sneak Peek at the films Stitch will be crashing over the next few months! 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! Preorder 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 purchasing any of these items? Let us know in the comments! The post The FIRST Stitch Crashes Disney Series Has Arrived on MerchPass! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Stitch Is Crashing Some of Our Favorite Disney Films in this NEW Monthly Merchandise Series! It’s a Plush Party! 16 New Disney Plush Are Now Available Online! HURRY! Some SOLD OUT Main Attraction Disney Merchandise Has Been Restocked Online! View the full article

EPCOT’s newest festival is back for its 5th year and we’ve got the details on what there is to do, what you can buy, and, of course, what you can eat. Festival of the Arts We’re bringing you our top picks for eats at this year’s Festival of the Arts! 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: What is your favorite thing to eat from EPCOT’s Festival of Arts? The post DFB Video: Best of the Fest: What to EAT at EPCOT's Festival of the Arts in 2021! 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

We can’t wait for the return of Disney World’s nighttime spectaculars. ©Disney We’re especially excited to get to see the ALL NEW spectacular coming to EPCOT when Harmonious debuts. This show is going to be a pretty massive undertaking as we can tell from the size of the barges we’ve seen. Now, ANOTHER has popped up! We were strolling through EPCOT this morning when we spotted something different about World Showcase lagoon. Previously, only one of the expected five Harmonious barges was in the water. Harmonious Barge But today, another barge was parked on the surface alongside it! Oooh! Harmonious Barges As you can see, there were several boats and lots of equipment flanking the latest barge addition to get it all set up. Harmonious Barges This marks two of the four smaller barges (in total, there will be five including the central and largest one) finally hitting the water. Hopefully, we’ll see another added soon! Harmonious Barges We’ll be keeping you updated on ALL the Harmonious news and news on the return of nighttime spectaculars, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates! Click here to learn more about Harmonious! 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! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited about Harmonious? Tell us in the comments! The post PICS! The Second Harmonious Barge Has Appeared in EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS! We Finally Saw the Barges for EPCOT’s Harmonious in Person! Photos! The First of 5 HUGE Platforms Put Into Place for EPCOT’s New Firework Show! NEWS: Fireworks Testing Took Place TONIGHT in Disney World View the full article

New Exhibit ‘The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure’ Coming to EPCOT | Walt Disney World View the full article

The public can’t ride any attractions at Disneyland, which has stood closed for nearly a year. But starting this week, the California theme park will open up as a super COVID-19 distribution site where thousands of people will get the vaccine daily. Could Disney World be named a giant vaccine site, too? Like hospitals across the state, Disney World has the capacity to store the vaccine with an ultra-cold freezer, said state emergency director Jared Moskowitz during a virtual town hall with state Rep Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando, last week. “We have no ultra-cold freezer storage problems here in the state. There are plenty of hospitals with them. County health departments have them. Some universities have them. Disney World has one,” Moskowitz said, adding his department bought some, too. Disney World and Moskowitz’s office have not responded to questions from the Orlando Sentinel to provide further details or to say if there are plans to make the theme park resort a vaccination site for the general public or its workforce. Gov. Ron DeSantis alluded to the possibility of Disney World becoming a distribution site as the workforce becomes the next target to vaccinate after senior citizens. “You literally could drop a bunch of vaccines at Disney, Orange County Schools, wherever,” DeSantis said last week during a news conference in Longwood. “And they can knock that out pretty quickly. And it’s one dose and done. So I think that makes more sense with essential workers.” Before the pandemic, Walt Disney World Resort was the largest single-site employer in the country with a workforce of more than 75,000 although it has been hit with massive layoffs last year after the theme parks shut down in March and then reopened in July. Disney World also has a long history of managing crowds. In 2019, the Magic Kingdom alone had an estimated 21 million visits. Disney’s real-estate footprint also is expansive, operating hotels, theme parks and other buildings on 40 square miles, roughly the size of San Francisco. Already, Disney World has played a part during the pandemic. The Florida Division of Emergency Management opened a walk-up testing facility at Disney World’s Maingate Complex last year. Testing is free and available for all residents ages 2 and up, according to Osceola County. California leaders praised the Walt Disney Co. for its decision to allow Disneyland to become a distribution site, saying they needed large-scale space for the region’s first super site. “The Disneyland Resort, the largest employer in the heart of Orange County, has stepped up to host the county’s first Super (Point-of-Dispensing) site – undertaking a monumental task in our vaccination distribution process,” said California’s Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do in a press release. In California, among the first allowed to get vaccinated are law enforcement, first responders in high-risk communities and seniors age 75 and older. In Florida, the state’s priority is for people over 65 to get tested, although news media reports have revealed instances of wealthy people living out-of-state or internationally coming in to get vaccinated, drawing criticism from Floridians unable to find open reservations. In the town hall, Moskowitz spoke about the frustration of the state not getting enough vaccine doses and the logistical challenges of planning as the emergency officials want to end the coronavirus “nightmare.” “Now I’m building infrastructure and now we’re not going to be able to feed the infrastructure because we’re not getting enough vaccine,” he said. grusson@orlandosentinel.com

It’s officially 2021, which means park hopping is BACK at Disney World! Cinderella Castle We tried it out on New Year’s Day and learned a lot about the new process. We found out that you can park hop to as many parks as you want (if not at capacity), how transportation works, and more! But today, we’re here to talk about the BEST and WORST parts about park hopping! The BEST Things About Park Hopping Flexibility One of the best parts about the return of park hopping is the amount of flexibility you have! Since Disney World reopened in the summer of 2020, guests have been required to make a Park Pass Reservation. This reservation secures your spot in the park, and that was the only park you were allowed to visit that day. Park Hopping Information Now, guests still have to make a Park Pass Reservation, but they do not have to make another one for the park they want to hop to. So after you scan into your original park, you have free reign to hop anywhere you’d like after 2PM! Park Hopping Procedure With one park per day, it can be pretty limiting for families, especially if you are on a short trip and want to fit two (or three or four) parks into one day. Although modified, this is a positive to park hopping coming back! Got Questions About Disney World’s New Park Hopping Process? We’ve Got Answers! Avoid Crowds With the global pandemic still happening, many people try to avoid crowds as much as possible. And although we saw some pretty big crowds in Disney World for the holidays, they are a bit more avoidable with park hopping! Magic Kingdom If you and your party start to feel overwhelmed by the crowds in a certain park, you don’t have to go and sit in your hotel room for the rest of the night. Just park hop to another park that has room, and hopefully the crowds are better there! Hollywood Studios Crowds We’ve been back in the parks every day since Disney World reopened, and from our observations, we see Disney’s Animal Kingdom with the most room to spread out consistently. This is probably the best park to visit if you need a break from being around lots and lots of people. Pandora Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a fairly small park (and perhaps the most popular park), so it gets congested easily. Galaxy’s Edge Crowds We’ve found that EPCOT is either very roomy or very tight. In World Showcase, crowds tend to gather in certain pavilions since they are close together to begin with. EPCOT Crowds Magic Kingdom is also very popular and there are certain choke points that get very crowded depending on the time of day. Tomorrowland With the ability to park hop, is the ability to escape the crowds! This is a big perk, especially with the current pandemic, because you can continue having fun in the parks! See New Year’s Day crowds in Disney World 4 Park Challenge Many have attempted the 4 park challenge, which is where you visit ALL four parks in one day! We even did it the day park hopping returned! 4 Park Challenge Whether you challenge yourself to ride something at each park, eat something at each park, or just scan into each park, this is a super fun challenge that many families try. And now, this challenge can make a return with park hopping! How fun! Park Hopping Returns! When park hopping for this challenge, we’d recommend heading to the park that closes first that day. This way, you have a better shot at making it to all 4 before they close! Here are park hopping transportation updates so you can complete this challenge! The WORST Things About Park Hopping It Can Be Expensive There are many perks to park hopping, but there are also a few downsides. A big negative for a lot of people is the cost of a park hopping ticket. Ticket Booth We recently looked at if park hopping was worth the price in 2021, especially with the modifications of going to Disney World right now. Ultimately, it depends on what you and your family want. EPCOT Ticket Booths If you are traveling on a budget, you may want to stick to the base ticket option of one park per day. If you’ve never been and you want to splurge a bit, the park hopper may be for you. Will Park Hopping in Disney World Still Be Worth the Cost in 2021? Your Time is Limited The biggest modification that comes with the new park hopping process is the Park Hopping Hours. Previously, guests could park hop to any park at any time, but now that has changed. Toy Story Land’s Slinky Dog Dash Currently park hopping hours are from 2PM to park close. This means that you only have a limited time to spend in another park. Because of this, you’ll probably want to make a Park Pass Reservation for the park that you want to spend the MOST time in. Also, you are not guaranteed to be able to park hop. If a park or several parks are full, you will not be allowed to hop to those parks! This has not happened to us since it returned, however this is a possibility during busy seasons. EPCOT Even though Rise of the Resistance in Disney’s Hollywood Studios gives guests two chances to get a boarding group (one at 7AM and another at 1PM), you can only get one if you start your day in that park. That means that if you park hop to Studios later in the day, you will NOT get a chance to ride that attraction. Learn more about park hopping hours Although there is both good and bad, we are glad that park hopping has returned to Disney World for 2021! Are you? This experience can be super helpful for families, and it can be a lot of fun! We’ll continue to update you on all things park hopping, so stay tuned to DFB. Here’s EVERYTHING You Need to Know About Park Hopping in 2021 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder 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 park hopped in 2021? Let us know in the comments! The post The 3 BEST Things About Park Hopping in Disney World (and the 2 WORST)! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Got Questions About Disney World’s New Park Hopping Process? We’ve Got Answers! With Park Hopping Returning, Which Disney Park Should You Pick to Start Your Day (And Which to AVOID!)? NEWS: Park-to-Park Transportation Is Set to Return to Disney World in 2021 View the full article

A new exhibit was JUST announced for EPCOT! American Adventure One thing that makes EPCOT stand out from the rest of the parks is the number of exhibits featured around World Showcase (and sometime in Future World). Soon, a new exhibit will be moving into The American Adventure — and it’s based on the newest Pixar film! This morning Disney announced The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure exhibit, coming to EPCOT in February. The Soul of Jazz This new exhibit will take guests through the story of jazz, using music to walk through the history of the iconic genre. Plus, it’s inspired by Soul and its main character Joe Gardner. The Soul of Jazz Disney teams are working with jazz museums across the country to curate this exhibit. According to the announcement, “You’ll join Joe Gardner…on a musical tour across America.” Stops on your tour include New Orleans, Chicago, New York City, Los Angeles, and San Juan. The Soul of Jazz We can’t WAIT to see this exhibit when it debuts in The American Adventure next month. You. can bet we’ll keep you tuned in with ALL the updates and take you on a tour when it’s open. Stay tuned! Click here to learn more about the art of Soul! 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! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited about this new exhibit? Tell us in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post BREAKING: New Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure Exhibit Coming to EPCOT in February first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Don’t Miss This BONUS Gingerbread Display in Disney World! (It’s Pretty Impressive.) BBQ, Here We Come! Regal Eagle’s Patio Is Progressing in Disney World! We’ve Got the Opening for Regal Eagle Smokehouse in Epcot and It Might Be Sooner Than You Think! View the full article

The historic transformation of EPCOT will take another step forward in early February with “The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure,” a new exhibit debuting inside The American Adventure. Featuring Joe Gardner from Disney and Pixar’s “Soul” – now streaming on Disney+ – you’re invited on a musical tour of America to learn about this inspiring genre of music.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/OD23p_NhHIc View the full article

In 2002, Stitch crashed fans’ favorite Walt Disney Animation Studios film scenes, and now in 2021, they can join shopDisney, Disney stores and select Disney Parks as he crashes an all-new collectible series, all year-long!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/wEKoYp8-BDc View the full article

We saw a LOT of changes at Disney World in 2020. Cinderella Castle After seeing the parks close down completely and then reopen with new health and safety guidelines in place, we also saw some things at Disney World go away forever. We’re breaking down everything that went the way of the dodo in 2020! Phineas and Ferb: Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure We spent several years joining the ranks of Agent P to defeat Dr. Doofenshmirtz around EPCOT’s World Showcase, but in February, we had to say goodbye to Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure. The fun interactive scavenger hunt was available through guests’ cell phones and sent guests across World Showcase to find certain items and locations. Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure Guests would go from country to country triggering interactive elements in the Pavilions! This game replaced Kim Possible’s World Showcase Adventure and will soon be replaced by DuckTales World Showcase Adventure! This version of the game was supposed to replace Agent P’s Adventure in 2020, but that was delayed until 2021 following Disney World’s closure. Learn more about the DuckTales World Showcase Adventure Primeval Whirl Over at Animal Kingdom, the Primeval Whirl attraction closed its doors forever. This was a spinning “wild mouse” roller coaster similar to ones you can spot at carnivals. This opened in the DinoLand U.S.A. section of the park in 2002. The ride’s story was that guests were traveling back in time to see the meteor that made the dinosaurs go extinct. Primeval Whirl It eventually became a seasonal ride, only operating at peak times like Spring Break, but in 2020, Disney World announced that Primeval Whirl would be going away for good. We eventually saw its vehicles being towed off-property. If guests want a chance to spot that meteor that made the dinosaurs go extinct, guess they’re going to have to stick to riding a Time Rover over on the nearby Dinosaur attraction! Read more about the closure of Primeval Whirl Stitch’s Great Escape Stitch’s Great Escape was the attraction that replaced the more horror-oriented ExtraTERRORestial Alien Encounter at Tomorrowland in Magic Kingdom back in 2004. The premise for both attractions was similar — guests sat in a theatre-in-the-round while an alien (a very Ridley Scott-eque alien in the original and cutesy Stitch in this version) escaped from captors. There were water effects, sounds, and other interactive elements to the show. And if you want three words that made the attraction unpopular with many guests (or popular, depending on who you ask!): chili dog burp. If you know, you know. If you don’t, don’t ask. Stitch’s Great Escape ©Disney Stitch’s Great Escape was temporarily closed for some time and was switched to the seemingly doomed “seasonal operation” before Disney finally announced it had pulled the plug on the attraction. Before closing, the building was actually used as a Stitch Meet ‘n’ Greet location temporarily. Learn more about the closure of Stitch’s Great Escape Rivers of Light Rivers of Light was a nighttime show at Animal Kingdom that featured live performers, water fountains, mist screens, floating lanterns, fire effects, lasers, lights, fog, and more to entertain guests. It was retooled in 2019 into Rivers of Light: We Are One. That show featured more of Disney’s animated characters rather than the more general animal theme it started with. Rivers of Light Tiger Disney announced the closure of Rivers of Light in July, and being that there is no nighttime entertainment currently going on in Disney World due to the global health crisis, we have no word on if or when it will be replaced with something else. Learn more about the closure of Rivers of Light Ample Hills Creamery We absolutely loved visiting Ample Hills Creamery on Disney World’s BoardWalk, but the ice cream shop had what we would call a rocky road (gotta love an ice cream pun). After announcing a second shop at Disney Springs, the company filed for bankruptcy and eventually got new owners. Ample Hills Creamery Ice Cream Taco It was later announced that Ample Hills would no longer operate in Disney World. No more of those glorious Ice Cream Tacos for us, and honestly, we’re still a little sad about that! Learn more about Ample Hills closure at Disney World Wolfgang Puck Express Wolfgang Puck Express was a great location in Disney Springs to pick up a quick pizza, sandwich, salad, and more. But in early October, we noticed that the signage at the restaurant had been removed, the menus were gone, and the windows had blackout curtains. Wolfgang Puck Express Pizza We eventually learned that this dining location had permanently closed. But guests can still visit the Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill at Disney Springs to taste the celebrity chef’s cuisine. Learn more about the Wolfgang Puck Express closure Keister Coaster Clown One of the most iconic features of Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Villa’s Luna Park Pool is the Keister Coaster, which sends guests down a water slide and through the mouth of a gigantic clown’s face. Now we’re not necessarily afraid of clowns, but we can understand how some guests found the clown a little scary! Just look at it! It had glowy eyes at night! YIKES! Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Pool The clown was removed in October, and his creepy visage will no longer watch over guests at the BoardWalk Inn. Instead, the Keister Coaster got a brand new makeover with the much more inviting faces of Mickey, Minnie, and friends. Keister Coaster Water Slide RIP, clown slide. Funny enough, this slide made waves (sorry! ) for another reason right before it debuted. Disney shared a photo of the slide under construction which revealed “Keister” was misspelled on the slide! This was quickly fixed and now the slide — correct spelling and all — is open for business. Just like Walt Disney said of Disneyland, Disney WORLD will never be completed. It will continue to change, evolve, and grow. For every cool new attraction and land, there’s a possibility of losing a show or ride we’ve known and loved. This past year saw a fair bit of loss but there’s a LOT new in the works, too. Check back with DFB and we’ll bring you all the news on the latest happenings in Disney World. 8 MAJOR Changes You Forgot Happened in Disney World 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! Preorder 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 Disney thing that’s gone now do you miss the most? Let us know in the comments! The post Everything that Closed FOREVER in Disney World in 2020 first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New Around Walt Disney World: February 28, 2017 What’s New Around Walt Disney World: October 20, 2016 What’s New Around Walt Disney World: April 24, 2017 View the full article

Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew aims to create a sweet spot at Disney Springs' West Side. Specialty doughnut shop now open next to Splitsville Luxury Lanes View the full article

The 40th Asbury Short Film Concert returns to Daytona Beach later this month. View the full article

There have been many updates to distribution procedures for the COVID-19 vaccine across the country. Disneyland Vaccine distribution began in California last month, and we’ve been keeping an eye out for any significant updates. Today, it was announced that Disneyland will be the first large-scale vaccination site in Orange County. Disneyland has remained closed since last year, making it available to receive large amounts of visitors to receive the vaccine. It will be one of five mass vaccination sites within Orange County, according to the Orange County Register. California Mandate Sign As coronavirus cases soar in the state, vaccine distribution has become a top priority. Currently, vaccines are still in the “highest priority phase,” and are being provided to those who work within healthcare and long-term care facilities. Face Masks Dr. Pamela Hymel, the chief medical officer of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products shared, “Disneyland Resort is proud to help support Orange County and the city of Anaheim with the use of our property, and we are grateful for all of their efforts to combat COVID-19.” Disneyland Park Social Distancing Markers Disneyland’s vaccination site will be available later this week to serve those eligible based on the state’s priority list, who live or work in Orange County. Vaccinations will be available by appointment only. Dodger Stadium was also announced as a mass vaccination site, and we’re waiting for information about the other designated locations. California State Order Sign We’ll be looking for updates regarding more specific details about how the vaccination site will operate. Check back with us for more Disneyland news. Sprinkles in Downtown Disney is currently closed 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! The post NEWS: Disneyland Announced as Orange County's First Mass Vaccination Site first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: California Theme Parks May Consider Legal Action Following Release of Reopening Guidelines Disneyland Plans to Install Over 23,000 Health and Safety Measures in Preparation for a Future Reopening NEWS: Disneyland’s Reopening Delayed Further as Orange County Moves BACK to Purple Tier View the full article

Ooh la la! Do you feel that?! It must be LOVE in the air! Red Hot Cinnamon Cupcake Yes, Valentine’s Day is only one month away, and Disney has unloaded tons of pretty heart-filled pink and red merchandise to celebrate this lovely holiday of love. We stopped by a Disney Store in the mall and found tons of Valentine’s Day stuff! Yes, folks, you don’t HAVE to go to Disney World or Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort to get new Disney merch! First off, we spotted these light pink and red Valentine’s Day Minnie Mouse ears. Valentine’s Minnie Mouse Ears Yes, those polka dots are HEARTS, as are the bows! Disney released almost 100 pairs of ears last year, but we still haven’t seen anything like this! Valentine’s Minnie Mouse Ears If you’re heading to Disney World for Valentine’s Day and matching T-shirts are your thing, you and your sweetie will delight in these tees! Mickey looks so excited to be Together… Mickey Mouse Together T-shirt …and Minnie will be his Forever! Minnie Forever tee If Mickey and Minnie aren’t your cup of tea, Forky and Karen Beverly can be your OTP with this sweet Be My Valentine plush! Forky and Karen Beverly Valentine plush Of course, you can still give your Valentine an adorable Mickey plush. Look at this mouse all decked out in suspenders! Mickey Mouse Valentine’s Day plush 2021 And Minnie is looking pretty cool in her matching outfit! Minnie Mouse plush These cuties are $24.99 each! Minnie and Mickey 2021 Valentine’s Day plush If you’re more of a practical Valentine’s Day gift giver, then you can forget the plushes and go for a sweet Mickey and Minnie Mouse Love Mug! Mickey and Minnie Love Mug The vintage-inspired cartoons etched into this bright red mug are so sweet, but that’s not all…the handles are in the shape of a HEART! Mickey and Minnie Love Mug Start your day with this cute mug for $19.99. Mickey and Minnie Love Mug Finally, we didn’t spot Disney’s last new Valentine’s Day item at the Disney Store, but it IS on shopDisney, and that’s a Valentine’s Day pin set! There’s a Minnie pin and a Mickey pin, and when you put them together, they make a heart! Aww! This pin set costs $14.99. ©shopDisney Valentine’s Day is still a way’s away, so when more seasonal merch, treats, and sights pop up around Disney World or around the internet, we’ll be sure to let you know! Can You Feel the Love in Disney’s NEW Lion King Valentine’s MagicBand?! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder 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 Valentine’s Day 2021? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Disney Is Selling Some of the SWEETEST Valentine's Day Merchandise! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Check This Out! Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collection Will Include Special Items For Pin Collectors! Disney Just Released a Fly New Mickey Collection That’s Made With Recycled Plastic Bottles! Get a Mickey or Minnie Plush for $15 With ANY Online Disney Purchase! View the full article

After reopening in July 2020, Tokyo Disney Resort was reinstating normal operations, the return of nighttime fireworks and parades and character meet and greets in the fall. Tokyo Disneyland ©Disney But in recent weeks, Japan has had a major surge in COVID-19 cases, leading to a travel ban on non-resident foreign travelers coming into the country. And Tokyo Disney Resort is scaling back its operations in a big way, reducing hours, suspending fireworks, suspending ticket sales and lowering capacity, and shutting down 20-plus restaurants across property. Beauty and the Beast Attraction at Tokyo Disneyland ©Tokyo Disney Resort Now, other parts of Tokyo Disney Resort’s 2021 plans have been affected by the global health crisis. The resort announced its planned event Happy Fair with Baymax, which was originally scheduled to start on January 13th, has been postponed. The Happy Ride with Baymax at Tokyo Disneyland ©Disney The event was supposed to feature special merchandise, meet and greets, treats, and more, centered around Tokyo Disneyland’s new Tomorrowland ride, The Happy Ride with Baymax. It was supposed to be a celebration of all things happiness (and BOY do we all need that around the world!). It was set to begin on January 13th, but will now take place at a later date. The Happy Ride with Baymax at Tokyo Disneyland ©Disney When we get further updates about operations at Tokyo Disney Resort or other Disney theme parks around the world and how the pandemic affects their operations, we’ll be sure to let you know! NEWS: Tokyo Disney Resort Temporarily Suspends Park Ticket Sales 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! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever been to Tokyo Disney Resort? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Tokyo Disney Resort's Happy Fair With Baymax Event Postponed first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Tokyo Disney Resort Temporarily Suspends Nightly Fireworks Over 20 Restaurants Set to Temporarily Close at Tokyo Disney Resort NEWS: Tokyo Disneyland Announces Reopening Date View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. You know what they say, a princess is NOTHING without her accessories. Royal Princess Processional OK, maybe nobody really says that. But just like how we wouldn’t want to wear the same pair of Minnie ears every day, your kiddo’s Disney princess dolls definitely need an outfit change every now and then! If your little one likes their dresses just as much as their dolls, you’re in luck! shopDisney is currently having a Buy a Classic Doll, Get a Classic Doll Accessory Pack for $5 sale! You can pick up this pretty Belle doll, in her signature shimmering yellow ball gown… ©shopDisney Buy the Belle doll here! …and then have her go back to the provincial life with her village dress, basket, and book for $5, down from the original price of $9.99. ©shopDisney Accessorize your Belle with her village dress here! Or you can have mermaid Ariel… ©shopDisney Check out the Ariel doll! And have her transform into her human form with her blue peasant dress, jacket, and a picnic basket with a baguette. ©shopDisney Get Ariel’s human look here! More of an OG Disney fan? This gorgeous Snow White doll comes with her classic yellow, blue, and red dress… ©shopDisney See Snow White here! …But she can also go back to her roots with this peasant dress, apron, blue headband, and a pie she baked herself. ©shopDisney Want Snow White to bake a pie? Check out her accessories! All of these classic dolls (and more!) are $16.99 on shopDisney, and the accessories are on sale for $5 with the code PLAYTIME, down from their original price of $9.99. The sale is happening NOW through January 24th! And when more sales come up, we’ll be sure to let ya know! Oh Boy! Disney Just Released a Black and White Mickey KITCHEN Collection Online Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder 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: Are you more about the Disney toys or the accessories? Let us know in the comments! The post From Gowns to Peasant Dresses: Disney Doll Accessories Are on SALE this Week on shopDisney! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: SO CUTE! Check Out This Pretend Coffee Maker For Your Little Disney Princess Disney’s NEW Back-to-School Merch Makes Us Want to Go to Class! This LIMITED EDITION Maleficent Doll and Pin Are on shopDisney’s MerchPass NOW! View the full article

The Mandalorian may not be coming back to Disney+ for quite a while, but Baby Yoda merchandise NEVER goes on hiatus. Grogu dolls The hit character, also known as The Child, The Bounty, and his real name (Grogu), is endlessly meme-able and adorable, perfect for plushes, plates, and spirit jerseys! And this little guy isn’t on just one, or two, but now THREE spirit jerseys. We spotted a new Baby Yoda “Protect, Snack, Attack” spirit jersey at Disney World today! Baby Yoda spirit jersey We’ve previously seen the adult version of this silly spirit jersey online, but while shopping at Everything POP! at Disney’s Pop Century Resort today, we found a youth “Protect, Attack, Snack” jersey! The front features a tiny cartoon Baby Yoda… A NEW Baby Yoda spirit jersey! …and the back features his, shall we say, lifestyle, of using the Force, sipping soup, and beating up bad guys! Protect, Snack, Attack Adorbs! This youth spirit jersey is $49.99. When we spot the adult version (which is online for $69.99), we’ll let you know so that you too can Protect, Attack, and Snack in style! Baby Yoda Has a Name Now and These NEW Disney Tees Won’t Let Ya Forget It! 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! Preorder 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 latest Baby Yoda spirit jersey? Let us know in the comments! The post We Spotted Another NEW Baby Yoda Spirit Jersey Today at Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: We Spotted Some Seriously Colorful New T-Shirts at Disney World Today! Disney Is Selling a NEW Baby Yoda Spirit Jersey Online — And There’s One for Your Pup Too! One of Disney’s New Mickey Face Masks Have POPPED Up at Disney World! View the full article

If you’re an Annual Passholder looking to go to Walt Disney World in the next few weeks, your options are looking a little more wide open! Cinderella Castle Since the parks reopened in July, Disney World has implemented a Park Pass Reservation System, where you have to make a reservation at one of Disney World’s four theme parks — Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, or Animal Kingdom — before you can enter. Disney World’s theme parks are currently operating at about 35% capacity, and so getting a reservation as an Annual Passholder isn’t as easy as getting one if you’re a ticket holder or a Disney Resort guest. But now, Disney has released a new round of availability for APs! Hollywood Studios This upcoming weekend (January 16th-18th) is Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend, a popular three-day weekend for vacationers. And while the parks were COMPLETELY booked for Annual Passholders earlier this week, when we checked availability today, we saw that all four parks are available from now through January 22nd. ©Disney In fact, the only days showing less than full availability are the weekends of January 23rd and January 30th. On the 23rd, the only available park for APs is EPCOT, and on the 24th, 30th, and 31st, ALL parks are available except for Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney Resort Guests have full availability throughout January… ©Disney …as do Theme Park Ticket holders. ©Disney When Park Passes fill up for the coming weeks, or when more availability pops up, we’ll fill you in, so stay tuned to DFB! NEWS: Two Specific Groups Of Guests Can Currently Buy Disney World Annual Passes 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! Preorder 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 planning on visiting Disney World in January? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Annual Passholders Park Passes Replenished on Certain Days in January! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney World Releases MORE Park Passes For December (Including Christmas Day) For Some Guests! News! Labor Day Weekend Park Pass Availability for the Disney World Theme Parks Has Changed…AGAIN! MORE Disney World Park Passes Released for December Holidays (Including New Year’s Eve)! View the full article

Today, we learned that rooms at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will be refurbished beginning in April! Disney’s Contemporary Resort We recently stopped by the resort to check out what’s new. And, we’ve got some adorable merch to show you! Contemporary Resort Merchandise Updates Buena Vista Gifts Disney’s Contemporary Resort showcases artwork and murals created by Mary Blair, a well-known artist for the Walt Disney Company. Well, we spotted a cute, new tumbler inspired by her artwork! Mary Blair-inspired Tervis It features none other than Mickey and Minnie. Mary Blair-inspired Tervis And you can see some of the bright colors and bold designs that Blair is known for! Mary Blair-inspired Tervis You can snag this adorable cup for $26.99! And as a reminder, you can also find other adorable pieces inspired by Mary Blair here that have been around for a while. Like this keychain with Minnie on one side… Contemporary Keychain …and Mickey on the other! Contemporary Keychain There’s also a magnet! Contemporary Magnet Plus, a cute hat featuring Mickey Mouse. Contemporary Hat This merch is great for Contemporary die-hards or Mary Blair fans! Find out more about the refurbishment at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! There may not have been tons of updates from the Contemporary Resort during our last visit, but we were excited to see some more Mary Blair-inspired merch. As we get closer to the refurbishment of this resort, we’ll be sure to share any news — stay tuned! Check out what’s new in 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! Preorder 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 stayed at Disney’s Contemporary Resort? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New at Disney's Contemporary Resort: Adorable Merch Inspired by Mary Blair! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at the Monorail Resorts and Wilderness Lodge — The Gingerbread Castle, Cinnamon Roll Cupcake, And ALL the Christmas Stuff! What’s New at Disney World’s Monorail Resorts: TONS of Fall Snacks, Limited-Time Merch, and a Princess Dress SALE! What’s New at Disney’s Monorail Resorts: Fuzzy Spirit Jerseys, Christmas Cookies, and Festive Drinks! View the full article

If you know one thing about us here at DFB, it’s that we LOVE a secret menu item. Maleficent Frappe From the Maleficent Frappucino at Starbucks to a seasonal soup, we’re HERE for it. So, when Disney announced that there’s a new secret menu item at the Hot Diggity Dog Food Truck at Disney Springs, we sprung into action! (Question: Is a secret menu item really a secret if it’s all over TikTok?!) Here’s the deal: You can order the King Dog at this West Side Disney Springs food truck from 6PM to close by saying the secret phrase: “Hot Dog, Hot Dog, Hot Diggity Dog!” THE KING DOG When you say the secret word, what do you get?! An All-Beef Hot Dog in a French Toast Batter Dipped and Cereal-Crusted Bun, topped with a Spicy Peanut Butter Spread, Banana Honey Mustard, Chipotle-Berry Preserves, and pieces of Billionares Bacon. The hotdog is served with chips and a drink of your choice. Secret TikTok Menu Item: The King Dog That’s A LOT. Just look at the bun alone! The King Dog’s bun Is the King Dog worthy of a crown or a royal fail? When we tried it, yeah, we thought there was A LOT going on! The spicy peanut butter sauce was by far the most predominant flavor and kind of overwhelmed some of the other elements. And it does have a bit of heat. King Dog When it came to the banana honey mustard, we really couldn’t taste anything that resembled banana. The bun was mega soggy, which isn’t much of a shocker since this thins is dripping in condiments. Between the peanut butter, cereal, and banana ingredients, we did pick up on a light fruity sweetness. And the bacon has a nice smoky flavor, but sadly it’s easily lost among all the other flavors. King Dog Between the peanut butter, cereal bun, and the bacon, this reminded us a lot of breakfast! But then, well, there’s the all-beef frank, which just clashed with the rest of the flavors. And once you reach that point your quickly reminded that you’re eating a hot dog with LOTS of random breakfast-like flavors on top. The King Dog If you’re looking for something totally over-the-top and love a crazy food combo, give the King Dog a try! It’s kind of fun to try something insane every now and then, after all! But if you’re looking for a genuinely delicious treat, well, there are other options at Disney Springs. The King Dog This hot dog is FREE (right now) if you know the secret phrase (remember: “Hot dog, hot dog, hot diggity dog!”) and order it from now through January 25th from 6PM to the food truck’s closing. After that, it will be on the menu for the general public, according to the Disney Parks’ TikTok. And when that arrives, along with any other crazy concoctions, you know we’ll fill you in! Try it out and give us your thought friends! We’re really intrigued to see what you think!! REVIEW! We Tried MORE Donuts and Breakfast Sammies at Everglazed in 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! Preorder 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, would you try the King Dog?! Let us know in the comments! The post Review: This INSANE Hot Dog Is Either Your Dream or Your Nightmare in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Cozy Up to Warm Mulled Wine at Wine Bar George in Disney Springs Fortune and Glory, Baby! What A Time To Be Alive With A Holiday SECRET MENU Item at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar In Disney Springs! FULL REVIEW: Are Everglazed Donuts The New KING Of Disney World Snacks? View the full article

It’s another beautiful day in Disney World, and we’re visiting Disney’s Magic Kingdom! Magic Kingdom We’re checking out the food, the attractions, and the construction to see what’s new in Disney World’s OG park. We took lots of photos, so it’s almost as if you’re there with us — let’s go! Magic Kingdom Food Updates Main Street Bakery A few years ago in Disneyland, guests could order a Maleficent Frappuccino that was exclusive to the park’s Starbucks location. Recently, we got the chance to order the same drink off of the secret menu at the Main Street Bakery! Maleficent Frappuccino Pick your size, then order a Vanilla Bean Crème Frappuccino with a scoop of dragon fruit, blueberry juice (or fresh blueberries), and whipped cream with matcha powder. Our drink’s total came out to $5.29, and it was stunning! To learn more about this beverage, make sure to check out our post! Learn How to Get Your Own Secret Menu Maleficent Frappuccino Here! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island In Liberty Square, Rivers of America are currently drained as the Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island undergo a refurbishment. We caught a glimpse of some construction happening in the Harper’s Mill area. Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island Construction The refurbishment in this area is currently slated to last through February 28th, so we’ll continue to look out for any changes. Get a Closer Look at the Drained Rivers of America Here! Magic Kingdom Attraction Updates Character Meets Over at Princess Fairytale Hall in Fantasyland, we spotted a socially distanced meet and greet with some non-princess characters — Cinderella’s stepsisters, Anastasia and Drizella! Cinderella’s Stepsisters Interacting with these two is typically pretty hilarious, so naturally, we had to say hello! If you see them in this area, stop by. You might be surprised at how much you enjoy the interaction! Learn More About Character Interactions in Disney World! Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Alas, the PeopleMover is still closed! It was supposed to open this week, but the refurbishment on the beloved Tomorrowland attraction was extended until the end of the month. We miss you, PeopleMover! It has been closed down for many months now, and we’re getting pretty antsy to ride it again. We had heard that the ride vehicles were being tested, but when we visited this area, they were stopped in their tracks. Hopefully, the refurbishment won’t be extended again and we’ll ride this one again soon! All the Big Disney News You Missed This Week! Well, that wraps up our trip to Magic Kingdom! We’ll be back soon, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest in Disney news from the parks and around the world! What’s New In Hollywood Studios? Find Out HERE! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder 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 trip to Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New in Magic Kingdom: A Secret Menu Drink and Refurbishment Updates! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The Five Most Important Changes We’ve Seen in Magic Kingdom This Month NEWS: Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island to Close for a Lengthy Refurbishment in Magic Kingdom What’s New at Magic Kingdom: A MISSING Snack, Cute Haunted Mansion Refurb Sign, and TRON Update! View the full article