Disney4me

Disney merch is a GREAT way to add a little magic to your life! Donald Headphone Case We love finding ways to add some Disney into our day. You might remember when we spotted some COOL headphone cases inspired by our favorite characters in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney. Now, we’ve found one in Disney World! Take a look at the Donald Duck Headphone Case! We love how obviously Donald-inspired this case is with his signature bow and blue cap. Plus, those color scream Donald any day of the week. Donald Headphone Case This case is for use with Apple AirPods Wireless Headphones. So, when you’re not jamming to tunes, let Donald help to keep those buds safe! Donald Headphone Case We spotted this case at The Darkroom in Disney’s Hollywood Studios for $19.99 but we’ve seen them elsewhere in Disney World too. As always, keep an eye on DFB for all the latest Disney merchandise updates! Click here to see where you can snag this case in Disneyland! 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 Donald Case? Tell us in the comments! The post Obsessed With Donald Duck?! Disney Made an AirPods Case Just For YOU! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Hollywood Studios: Star Wars Spirit Jerseys for You AND Your Dog, Disney Villains Gear, and More! What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: A Star Wars Spirit Jersey, Baby Yoda Popsocket, and Fun Hollywood Tower Hotel Pin! What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: LOADS of New Pins, Aladdin Wishables, and Rey in Her Winter Gear! View the full article

Time flies, doesn’t it? With the New Year now underway, we’re starting to see shades of red and pink popping up here and there in honor of the next upcoming holiday. Red Hot Cinnamon Cupcake at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort That’s right! Disney is already turning our attention to Valentine’s Day! Not only have we already seen a sweet treat arrive in Disney World in honor of the occasion, but we’ve also spotted our first pair of practically PERFECT Minnie Mouse Ears all dressed up and ready for February 14th! Now, these beauties are not in the Disney parks just yet, but we’re filling you in on where you can try to find them in the meantime. But first? Feast your eyes on these… . Valentine’s Day Minnie Mouse Ears The ears seriously sparkle with eye-catching red sequins. Valentine’s Minnie Mouse Ears And you definitely get that Minnie Mouse vibe from the red-and-white color scheme and a smattering of something that, at a glance, seem like her signature dots. But when you take a closer look… Valentine’s Minnie Mouse Ears …those “dots” are HEARTS! Two more large hearts form the lovely bow, accented with one last hint of red in the center. Valentine’s Minnie Mouse Ears The final hearts? They’re in our EYES, just looking at this latest pair! Valentine’s Minnie Mouse Ears The Valentine’s Day Minnie Mouse Ears are $29.99, and we found them at the Disney Store! So it’s worth checking your location to see if you can snag a pair. And we also learned from a friendly Cast Member in Walt Disney World that these should be in the parks “soon,” so you can bet we’ll be keeping our heart-eyes peeled and keeping YOU posted! We’ve already tried our first Valentine’s Day treat of the year. Click here to check out our review! 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 in love with this new pair of Minnie Mouse Ears? Please let us know with a comment! The post PHOTOS: Disney Released NEW Valentine's Ears (But You WON'T Find Them in the Parks...Yet!) first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The Cinderella Series in the Disney Castle Collection Makes Its Magical Debut! Get Your Holiday Shopping Done Early With 25% Off Select Disney Merch Online and In Stores Now! Get Early Access to the Disney Store This Holiday Season for Just $1! View the full article

Jambo, from a (still festive) Disney’s Animal Kingdom! TriceraTop Spin We popped into one of our favorite theme parks to see what’s new! Check out the merchandise sales, new souvenirs, and holiday updates! Animal Kingdom Food Update Isle of Java Still craving Christmas snacks atmosphere? The Isle of Java is still serving their holiday items! You can pick up an Irish Coffee, Peppermint Cocoa, and more! Isle of Java It’s the middle of January and Christmas decorations are still everywhere at Animal Kingdom and other theme parks. We saw all sorts of garlands, ornaments, and more! Christmas Decorations in Africa Head to Animal Kingdom if you need some Christmas cheer! Animal Kingdom Attraction Update Maharajah Jungle Trek A couple of updates from the animal exhibit! The first is that Disney is offering exhibit maps via a QR code available on the signs throughout your “trek.” Simply scan the code by using your phone camera and you’ll be directed to the website. Easy peezy! Bird Spotting Map The second is that we witnessed a very interesting ritual in the African Bird exhibit. It seems one particular male Argus Pheasant attempted to impress a female pheasant. We think he should watch the movie “He’s Just Not That Into You” because that’s basically what was happening here. Ah, nature! See the video from our pheasant encounter here! Animal Kingdom Atmosphere Update Crowds and Weather It’s been a chilly week in Florida! We spotted a lot of guests heading into the gift shops and loading up on warm clothing. Some quick-service locations were offering hot cocoa too! We spotted the cocoa at places like Tamu Tamu Refreshments and Harambe Fruit Market. Hot Cocoa at Harambe Fruit Market The cold seemed to bother everyone anyway because the wait times were a little lower. We noticed Kilimanjaro Safaris had a 25-minute wait, Flight of Passage get down to 40 minutes, and Expedition Everest dip to 20 minutes! Kilimanjaro Safaris Line Honestly, a cup of cocoa followed by a safari ride doesn’t sound too bad! Animal Kingdom Merchandise Update Windtraders The gift shop in Pandora – World of Avatar is having a sale on t-shirts right now! Each shirt is $22 when you buy two! Pandora Sale The t-shirts are in adult sizes and there are three designs to choose from. Chester and Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures We’re loving the new 2021 pressed penny options! You can find a few of the newly dated designs featuring the Tree of Life and the Dinosaur attraction! Dinosaur Pressed Pennies That’s all from the Animal Kingdom today! We’ll be back soon with more wild updates in the future! Construction walls are down near Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure! Check out the updated pics 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. What’s your favorite part of Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post What’s New at Animal Kingdom: AWKWARD Animal Encounters and Christmas Just Doesn’t Want to Leave first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Halloween Merch, New Hours at Isle of Java, and Mysterious Construction Walls! What’s New in Animal Kingdom — the Jingle Bell Sipper, Holiday Popcorn Buckets, and the First of the NEW Christmas Decorations! What’s New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom — Updates on Fave Snacks, New Pins, and MORE! View the full article

We’ve seen some pretty funny issues with animatronics at Disney World in the past year! Elsa in Frozen Ever After From Elsa forgetting the words to her signature song and Anna’s face disappearing to John’s hand falling off on Carousel of Progress, it seems that no Disney animatronic is safe from malfunctions! EPCOT’s Gran Fiesta Tour hasn’t been immune to these issues — José was missing back in July. Last week, the ride encountered another animatronic issue, and today we’ve got an update! Last week, we noticed that the Donald Duck animatronic from the final scene of the ride had been replaced by none other than a PLANT! Really? Did Disney think we wouldn’t notice? Donald Duck’s Understudy Honestly, this swap for the “understudy” made us laugh uncontrollably. They really just went and put a sombrero on a houseplant! Donald Duck Was Replaced By…A Plant?! But, when we boarded the ride today, plant Donald was no more! Maybe he called in sick today? Donald Duck (as well as the replacement plant) is gone! We’ll keep an eye out to see if any other foliage gets their moment in the spotlight. Adios, plant Donald! Stay tuned to DFB as we continue to watch for more weird and wacky things to happen in Disney World! Thank you for trusting us as your Disney news source! Construction Walls Are Down Near Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure — See Photos 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. Do you prefer animatronic Donald or plant Donald? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Donald Duck's Plant Understudy Is Missing From Gran Fiesta Tour in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS! Donald Duck Was Swapped with a…Plant (Huh?) on a Disney World Ride! FYI: Donald is STILL a 🌱Plant🌱 in EPCOT’s Mexico Ride! Take This New Three Caballeros MagicBand on a Gran Fiesta Tour Around Disney World! View the full article

Perhaps the hottest Disney merchandise items of 2020 were the products from the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction collection! Minnie Ears The monthly merchandise line featured classic Disney attractions like “it’s a small world”, Peter Pan’s Flight, and Jungle Cruise, wrapping up in December with a stunning fireworks finale series. The monthly merchandise releases were so popular that they helped spawn the creation of shopDisney’s MerchPass, AND they inspired this year’s collection, Stitch Crashes Disney. Even though 2020 is over, we spotted some Main Attraction merchandise today in a very unexpected place! On our visit to Disneyland Resort, we stopped by Elias & Co on Disney California Adventure’s Buena Vista Street, and what we saw surprised us — Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction merchandise! Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Minnie Ears What we saw was VERY limited. In fact, the only item we noticed was the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad series Minnie Ears. Thankfully, there were several pairs of ears in stock! Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Minnie Ears If you’re a big fan of Big Thunder, then you can stop by and pick up a pair of these ears for $29.99. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Minnie Ears We haven’t spotted Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction merchandise on the West Coast since pre-parks closure, so we were pretty excited to see even just one item! We’ll be on the lookout for more leftover products from this collection, so stay tuned to DFB! Check Out the Last Series in Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction 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. Did you get these ears the first time around? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: We Found Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Ears at Disneyland Resort! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Spotted! UNICORN Minnie Ears in Disney California Adventure! The NEW Frosted Berry Minnie Ears Have Arrived in Disneyland! There’s a LINE to Get the NEW Big Thunder Mountain Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collection in Disney World View the full article

We spotted a new place servin’ up on-tap cocktails in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Cosmo on Tap We were strolling through Toy Story Land today when we noticed that the Toy Story Land Beverage Cart had a “Cocktails” stand sitting nearby. Hmm…interesting. Upon closer inspection, we saw they were cocktails ON TAP! Toy Story Land Cart The two on-tap cocktails include a Grey Goose Cosmopolitan for $13 or a Margarita for $12. We’ve seen on-tap cocktails around Disney World before in settings like Oga’s Cantina, Baseline Tap House, Fairfax Fare, The Polite Pig, Regal Eagle Smokehouse, and Homecomin’. Toy Story Land Cart We opted for the cosmo, so how did this pretty pricy cocktail fair? The on-tap beverage was fine — not too strong or sweet. Honestly, it tasted just like a basic cosmo should but it’s SO expensive for what it is. Sure, you’re not tipping but even with that considered, that price makes us want a freshly mixed cocktail. Cosmo on Tap But hey, for those who are desperate for a cocktail while the kiddos are having a blast in Toy Story Land, it’s nice to have an option that doesn’t require a multi-hour Mobile Order wait (We’re looking at you Woody’s Lunch Box). Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates from Disney World! Click here to see more of the latest from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! 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 this new cocktail option? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW! We're Trying An On-Tap Cosmo in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Hollywood Studios — Character Necklaces, Star Wars Merch, and Updates to Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway! What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios: New Mickey Shorts Theater Signage and Our Favorite New Baby Yoda Shirt! Do You Think The PeopleMover Misses Us, Too? We’re Peeking Inside Disney World’s Closure Diary! View the full article

Last year, Disney confirmed that Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Creperie de Paris will be opening in 2021 at EPCOT’s France pavilion. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Sign Lit Up We’ve already seen the area that will house the ride and restaurant move along with its construction, we’ve gotten a peek at the inside of the attraction, and more. Today, it looks like we’re one step CLOSER to visiting this new area, as construction walls near Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure have come down! For reference, here’s what the area near the archway and entrance sign looked like previously. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure And here’s what they look like today! Note that construction walls in this area have come down and some green hedges have been put in their place. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Here’s a closer look at the sign under the archway, which says “Ratatouille.” You can also see a blue sign in the distance. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure After zooming in, you can see this is a blue Stand-By Wait Time sign. Stand-By Sign We are looking forward to stepping past that greenery (hopefully very soon) and experiencing this whole new area. No official opening date for this new area has been set yet, but we’re on the lookout for more updates and will let you know what we find! Click here to go inside the upcoming Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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 Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure! Check out the details here! The post PICS: Construction Walls Are DOWN Near Remy's Ratatouille Adventure in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Photos! Construction Near the Ratatouille Ride in Disney World Pushes Forward PHOTOS: We’re One BIG Step Closer to Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Opening in Disney World! PHOTOS: A NEW Kiosk Has Appeared Near Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT! View the full article

Our options for getting to Disney World are going to look a little different next year. Disney’s Magical Express Sign We just reported that Disney’s Magical Express will be discontinued in 2022, but that doesn’t mean that a similar option won’t be available. Mears, the company that operates Magical Express, has released a statement on the announcement. Mears spokesperson Roger Chapin told Spectrum News, “Walt Disney made us aware of their decision. While we are disappointed Disney will no longer offer this service, we intend to continue offering transportation services between the airport and all area theme parks and hotels to meet the demand of our visitors now and in the future.” Disney’s Magical Express So, it seems that even if we CAN’T ride on the Magical Express come next year, other Mears services will be an option. In addition, the Brightline train that is set to connect Disney Springs and Orlando International Airport has a set completion date of 2022. Disney World Update! According to theme park journalist Carlye Wisel, the changes in Mears service are due to declined usage of the Magical Express and other travel changes, making it unviable in the current environment. We’ll be keeping an eye out for more updates so stay tuned to DFB for all of the latest! Click here to read about the discontinuation of Magical Express! 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 this change? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Mears Releases Statement on Disney's Magical Express Service Ending first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: BREAKING: Disney World’s Magical Express Service Will Be Discontinued in 2022 NEWS! Mears Transportation Group Announces More Lay Offs, Including Some Disney’s Magical Express Employees BREAKING NEWS (Again): Orlando International Airport to CLOSE on September 3rd As Hurricane Dorian Nears the Florida Coast View the full article

Recently Tokyo Disneyland opened a whole bunch of new rides, shops, and restaurants as part of the expansion of its Fantasyland, including The Happy Ride with Baymax, a Beauty and the Beast attraction with some seriously incredible animatronics and special effects, and more! The Happy Ride with Baymax at Tokyo Disneyland ©Disney But, the resort has also seen some other changes recently due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in Japan. Japan recently set a travel ban on non-resident foreign travelers coming into the country, Tokyo Disney Resort reduced its hours, nightly fireworks at the resort were suspended, and park ticket sales have been temporarily suspended. Now, another change is coming to the resort as several restaurants are set to temporarily close. According to the Tokyo Disney Resort website, a number of restaurants are set to close from January 12th through February 7th, 2021. At Tokyo Disneyland, the restaurants include: Ice Cream Cones Cafe Orleans Captain Hook’s Galley The Gazebo The Diamond Horseshoe Sweetheart Cafe Dinghy Drinks Village Pastry Camp Woodchuck Kitchen The Popping Pod Pop-A-Lot Popcorn Cowboy Cookhouse Polynesian Terrace Restaurant (Lunch) Additionally, Plazma Ray’s Diner is set to close from January 18th through January 24th, 2021; and Pan Galactic Pizza Port is set to close from January 12th through January 17th, and again from January 25th to February 7th. Tokyo Disney Resort At Tokyo DisneySea, the following restaurants are set to be closed from January 12th through February 7th: Sultan’s Oasis Seaside Snacks Delancey Catering New York Deli Nautilus Galley Barnacle Bill’s Mamma Biscotti’s Bakery Refrescos Refreshment Station Hudson River Harvest Restaurant Sakura (Terrace seats) Bayside Takeout Tokyo Disney Resort There are also some changes set to come to Tokyo Disney Resort regarding the service for alcoholic beverages and the operating hours for restaurants at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. You can check out the Tokyo Disney Resort website for full details. Tokyo Disney Resort Queen of Hearts Banquet Hall At the moment, although ticket sales have been suspended, the parks remain open for those who already had purchased their passes. We’ll keep an eye out for more updates from Tokyo Disney Resort, particularly as the situation with COVID-19 develops and changes, and let you know what we find. Click here to go behind the scenes at the new Beauty and the Beast ride and more at Tokyo Disney Resort! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever visited Tokyo Disney Resort? Let us know in the comments! The post Over 20 Restaurants Set to Temporarily Close at Tokyo Disney Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Tokyo Disney Resort Temporarily Suspends Nightly Fireworks NEWS: Tokyo Disneyland Announces Reopening Date NEWS: Tokyo Disneyland Announces Continuation of Temporary Park Closure View the full article

There are some SERIOUSLY cult-favorite restaurants coming soon to Orlando. ©Portillo’s As you might have heard, White Castle is making it’s way to the Disney World area (We can’t WAIT to get our hands on those burgers!), but that’s not the only exciting joint coming soon. Back in 2019, it was announced that Chicago-style favorite Portillo’s would be joining the eats line-up near Disney World and now we know when! Portillo’s announced today that the Lake Buena Vista Portillo’s location will open on March 2nd! This spot, known for its Italian Vienna beef sandwiches, char-broiled burgers, and Chicago-style Vienna beef hot dogs, will be located at the intersection of Palm Parkway and Daryl Carter Blvd. Portillo’s This spot will have a neat rock ‘n’ roll diner theme and will serve up a full menu of Portillo’s favorites. You can step inside for the first time at 10:30AM on March 2nd, but you’ll have a chance to get some Portillo’s eats BEFORE then too. ©Portillo’s The Portillo’s food truck, the Beef Bus, will be in the area beginning January 21st to serve up “Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, cheese fries, and beverages.” To keep up with the Beef Bus, you can follow @BeefBusOfficial on Twitter and Instagram. ©Portillo’s Plus, you can enter for a special sneak peek meal at the new location right here. AND they’re hiring. If you can’t get enough of delicious Chicago-style eats, this could be the job for you. Portillo’s We’ll be updating you with everything you need to know for the opening of Portillo’s, so stay tuned to DFB! Click here to learn more about Portillo’s! 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 Portillo’s? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Opening Date Announced for Portillo's New Disney World Area Location! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! Portillo’s Will Be Opening a NEW LOCATION Near Disney World Learn From Chef Rick Bayless at This Dining Event in Disney Springs! This Holiday Treat in Disney World is NOT Winning any Beauty Contests, but it is TASTY! View the full article

One of the best ways to show off your love for all things Disney is through your clothing! Disney Sweatshirts Disney sells TONS of clothes and accessories for their fans: tees, leggings, hats, sweatshirts, and even Minnie ears! We love seeing the creative ways that guests and fans incorporate Disney into their style when visiting the parks. Now, there’s a new line of clothing at Disney World, and it allows you to rep your favorite theme park in a very cozy way! The first item we spotted in Hollywood Studios’ Legends of Hollywood was this long-sleeve Walt Disney World tee. With the Walt Disney World logo and Mickey Mouse on the front against a golden yellow shirt, you’ll definitely stand out in a crowd. It’s available for $49.99. Walt Disney World long-sleeve tee And if you’re a fan of the stunning yellow color but you want something made for the warmer months, then check out the Walt Disney World knotted tee! Like the long-sleeve shirt, it has the logo on the front, but this one is knotted in the front to bring a bit more style to the classic comfort look. Pick it up for $36.99. Walt Disney World knotted tee For a more muted style, this long-sleeve shirt has the signature ‘D’ against a pale green background on the front… Walt Disney World long-sleeve tee …and the Walt Disney World logo in an interesting circular design on the back. With the two-toned sleeves, the shirt gives the appearance of wearing a short-sleeve tee over a long-sleeve one. Get this one for $44.99. Walt Disney World long-sleeve tee We felt cozy just looking at this gray Walt Disney World hoodie that arrived in-store! With the logo on the front and a print of the castle on the sleeve, no one will doubt what your favorite theme park is when you’re wearing this one. Buy this one for $49.99 and you’ll be warm whether you’re in Disney World or chilling on your couch! Walt Disney World hoodie If you’re going for maximum comfort, then you’ll also need to pick up a pair of Mickey Mouse sweatpants for $44.99. Mickey Mouse sweatpants This gray design says “Authentic & Original” down the side of the pants leg with a smiling Mickey Mouse face printed on the bottom by the ankle. Mickey Mouse sweatpants Last in the latest collection of loungewear is this classic red Mickey Mouse sweatshirt! We love the retro-looking design almost as much as we love repping Mickey — this sweatshirt combines both for just $39.99. Mickey Mouse sweatshirt We found this new collection at Legends of Hollywood in Hollywood Studios but it should be available in other locations around the parks as well. We’ll be on the lookout for more Disney clothing around the parks, so stay tuned to DFB, and thank you for choosing us as your source for Disney parks news! Check Out the New Mickey Balloons in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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 items would you wear? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Disney World's Latest Clothing Line Is Perfect for a Cozy Day on the Couch first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: First Look at the NEW Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Merchandise Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios TOMORROW! What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Massive Crowds, RARE Character Sightings, and Twisted Spirit Jerseys! Attention, All Foodies! You’re Going to LOVE This New Food Merchandise in Disney World! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Can you FEEL the LOVE toniiiiiight? Simba Pretzel Sorry about that, but that’s definitely going to be stuck in your head for the rest of the day. We’re right there with you! Valentine’s Day is coming up and we’re feeling the need to listen to some Disney love songs. If you are too, you’ll probably want to take a look at this new Valentine’s MagicBand! We love Simba and Nala’s love in The Lion King, so you know we stopped our scrolling when we spotted this new Limited Edition The Lion King Valentine’s Day MagicBand online! One side features Simba and Nala and says, “We are one.” ©Disney The other side has “Happy Valentine’s Day!” We love the whimsical combination of blue and pink and all the little hearts too. ©Disney Since it’s a limited edition MagicBand, you’ll want to hurry to snag this guy. There are only 2,000 available! Plus, it comes with this cute display box. ©Disney You can find this limited edition MagicBand on shopDisney right now for $34.99. We’ll be keeping an eye out for it in the parks too, so stay tuned to DFB to see where ELSE you can find this lovely accessory! Click here to buy the Limited Edition The Lion King Valentine’s Day 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. Will you be snagging this MagicBand? Tell us in the comments! The post Can You Feel the Love in Disney's NEW Lion King Valentine's MagicBand?! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: We’re Hopelessly IN LOVE With the New Valentine’s Day MagicBand at Disney World! 10 Epic Disney World MagicBands You Can Buy ONLINE Right NOW ‘Creep’ It Real With this NEW Limited Release Disney Halloween MagicBand! View the full article

When it comes to souvenirs, Disney World has no shortage of options to choose from! Main Street Balloons You could get pins, glow toys, bubble wands, tees, or so many other items! We’re constantly checking up on the new souvenir offerings in Walt Disney World, and today we noticed a change to one of the classics — Mickey balloons. There are not one, but TWO new colors of Mickey balloons…and we’ve got pictures of them both! Previously, we’ve seen orange Mickey balloons during Halloween time, usually with a “spooky” design, but now they’ve been introduced as a year-round color option! Orange Mickey Balloon Today we spotted a Cast Member on Main Street, U.S.A. with these new balloons, and we found out that they’re now available every day, not just for special occasions. The extra color choice just makes the big bundle of balloons look even more vibrant! Orange Mickey Balloon They follow the same classic design as the other colors, with the Mickey-shaped balloon on the inside of a clear spherical one. Orange Mickey Balloon Besides the orange Mickey balloon, we also spotted the golden yellow version! This color choice will be replacing the former “sunshine yellow” Mickey balloon that was much lighter colored. Golden Yellow Mickey Balloon While they weren’t available first thing this morning when we saw the orange balloons, we were able to check them out this afternoon. If you’re looking for a specific color that you don’t see, make sure to ask a Cast Member, as they may be coming out later in the day! Golden Yellow Mickey Balloon If Mickey balloons are a classic souvenir for your family Disney trip, then picking a color may have just become a little more difficult! We’ll be on the lookout for more balloon updates, as well as updates to other Disney souvenirs, so stay tuned to DFB! 10 Disney Souvenirs We DON’T Regret Buying — 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! 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 purchased a Mickey balloon? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: TWO New Colors of Mickey Balloons Debut in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 5 Souvenirs We REALLY Regret Buying in Disney World! 10 Things You Can Personalize with Your Name in Disney World! See the TODAY ONLY Mickey Balloons to Celebrate the New Year in Disney World! View the full article

Ok, you KNOW we love Butter Chicken around here, right? And you may also know about our adoration of twists on Poutine, in addition to the classic Canadian dish. The Daily Poutine And if you feel likewise, then you may be as intrigued as we are to hear about the newest limited-time offering at The Daily Poutine in Disney Springs! Following on the heels of the seasonal Gobbler Poutine (which is basically Thanksgiving on top of FRIES) comes the new Butter Chicken Poutine. And @disneysprings shared a look on Twitter… ©Disney Springs @DisneySprings Twitter Can’t say we saw this one coming, but you can bet it’s on our list to try soon! Again, this one’s only around for a limited time. We will be back with a review of these soon, so stay tuned!! So will YOU be trying this twist? Check out our most recent review of The Daily Poutine 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. Do you love twists on Poutine? Please let us know with a comment! The post Introducing Butter Chicken Poutine -- Now Available in Disney Springs for a Limited Time! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Disney World’s Disney Springs: March 29, 2018 Where to Find All the HOLIDAY EATS in Disney Springs! Our Stomachs Are Growling ‘Cause the Turkey Poutine Is BACK in Disney World! View the full article

Love is in the air…and so is the smell of freshly brewed coffee! Fairytale Love Latte Baristas from Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea have spoiled us with new latte concoctions this week. We’ve had coffee topped with Twix, M&Ms, and Milky Ways. It’s time to soak some more candy flavors in our coffee. Joffrey’s is mixing up a Valentine’s Day TREAT that’s for coconut and chocolate lovers. Joffrey’s is mixing up hot or iced Fairytale Love Lattes made with espresso, milk, dark chocolate sauce, caramel, and coconut syrups for $5.69. (The latte is very similar to the Love Struck Latte that has been served at Joffrey’s Coffee in the past. If fact, it seems like the same drink with a new name!) Still, it’s hard to find a better combo than dark chocolate, caramel, and coconut! It’s like all your favorite Valentine’s Day chocolates melted into one latte. Fairytale Love Latte We were afraid it would be too sweet as flavored lattes tend to be. This drink didn’t disappoint with the coffee to sugar ratio! It wasn’t overly sweet due to the rich, dark chocolate. Our experience was that you get hit with chocolate first then the coconut flavors will come through at the end. The caramel wasn’t very prevalent, but we enjoyed the flavors that we could taste! Fairytale Love Latte It is fairly rich and might be a little too much for a morning cup of joe! We think it’s a good “dessert” coffee best enjoyed for an afternoon or evening pick-me-up. You can also add Irish Cream, vodka, coffee liqueur, or Irish Whiskey to make it full of Valentine’s Day spirit! Fairytale Love Latte This latte is definitely for people who like mochas or chocolate paired with their coffee. People who take their coffee without sugar may want to avoid it! We spotted the drink special at the Joffrey’s Coffee kiosks in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, and Animal Kingdom so far. Follow along with us as we review all seasonal treats, sweets, and drinks over the year! Read our review of the new Valentine’s Day Red Hot Cinnamon Cupcake! 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 a fan of sweet coffee drinks? Let us know in the comments below! The post Review! Disney World's "New" Fairytale Love Latte Looks VERY Familiar first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: UM, YUM! This Lovable Valentine’s Drink Is Back in Disney World! What’s New at Disney’s All-Star Resorts! The Disney Foodie Collection; Pixar Merchandise; and One of Our FAVE Returning Cupcakes! We Found the Perfect Spots to Take Your Valentine’s Date This Year in Disney World! View the full article

Disney World has seen many changes in the past year. Cinderella Castle The global health crisis has Disney making adjustments to Park Hopping, safety regulations, and more. When the theme park’s reopened, Disney made the decision to suspend Extra Magic Hours to reduce early morning crowds. Now, a new experience is coming to Disney World this year that will allow resort guests to enter the parks early. As part of the 50th Anniversary celebrations, early entry access will make a return in an entirely new way. Guests staying at Disney-owned resorts and other select resorts will be allowed 30-minute early entry to ANY theme park every day. Guests will have the ability to enter the parks early, no matter what day it is. This is a change to and different from Extra Magic Hours that allowed one-hour early access to certain parks on certain days. EPCOT Disney has stated that the new early entry benefit will help them spread visitation throughout all four theme parks and offer guests more park time. The new early park entry system will give back a benefit to resort guests, while potentially dispersing early morning crowds to all four theme parks. As opposed to, reintroducing Extra Magic Hours and having guests flock to one theme park for early access. Magic Kingdom Balloons Guests will need a valid theme park ticket and we’ve confirmed with Disney that you will also need a Park Pass reservation for the park you’re planning to visit in order to gain early access. Disney has not stated when the early entry benefit will officially begin. Animal Kingdom Over the past year, we’ve seen Disney change experiences with the focus of reducing crowds in the theme parks. Theme park capacities have been limited, Mobile Order is encouraged, and new offers like Table Service To Go have been introduced. Reducing incoming morning crowds and outgoing closing crowds has been one of Disney’s main goals. Harambe Market Mobile Ordering Among many new regulations, we’ve also seen changes to popular attractions like Rise of the Resistance. Prior to closing (and for a few months after reopening), guests would have to be located inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios in order to book a Boarding Group and ride the attraction. Disney started a new system that allowed guests to book a spot in the virtual queue without entering the theme park. This allowed people to book from their resort and not fight the morning crowds in order to do so. Rise of the Resistance Likewise, Disney suspended fireworks and nighttime shows upon reopening. This has helped discourage a big congregation of people waiting to watch the fireworks and a mass exit towards Disney transportation when it’s over. We’ve seen other crowd-reducing techniques like introducing character cavalcades. The mini-parades allow for guests to spot characters without getting too close and attempt to limit crowds waiting for a scheduled parade throughout the day. Fireworks Testing What does this new announcement mean for the future of Disney World? We could potentially see more benefits returning this year. It seems that the theme parks are slowly reinstating more benefits with modifications like early entry and Park Hopping. We’ve seen Disney testing fireworks and projects continuing with construction as well. 2021 could bring back more experiences as Disney navigates health and safety regulations. We’ll continue to update you on early park entry and more updates in the future. Check out our ultimate guide to the Magic Kingdom in 2021 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. Are you heading to Disney World this year? Let us know in the comments below! The post BREAKING: Disney World Introduces "Early Theme Park Entry" For Hotel Guests first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Experience Magic Kingdom This Holiday Season With Extended Hours! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Extends Hours For Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve! NEWS! Those Summer Nights in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Just Got Better with MORE Extended Evening Hours! View the full article

Walt Disney World will discontinue Disney’s Magical Express bus service and end its Extra Magic Hours benefit for hotel guests in 2021, the company announced Monday. Later this year, resort guests will begin getting 30-minute head starts in all four theme parks every day, Disney says. Disney Magical Express, a free service that carries visitors from Orlando International Airport to Disney resort hotels, will not be available starting with arrivals on Jan. 1, 2022. It will operate for existing and newly made reservations for 2021 stays. Meanwhile, Extra Magic Hours, which granted Disney hotel guests additional time inside Disney World’s theme parks is being retired. The benefit, which gave early morning or end-of-day access to select parks on select days, has not been offered since the parks reopened from the pandemic-related shutdown in July. Instead, Disney will let its hotel guests into any of its theme parks 30 minutes before opening time. That will be available every day, not on a moving schedule as in the Extra Magic Hours era. This access will begin this year, but a date was not announced. “The new early theme park entry benefit helps us better spread visitation across all four theme parks, while providing added flexibility by giving guests extra early park time on each day of their vacation and in the park of their choosing,” a Monday post on the official Disney Parks Blog said. Consumer preferences have evolved since Disney’s Magical Express was introduced in 2005, a Walt Disney World spokesman said. “Vacationers have more options to choose from than ever for transportation, including ride-share services that save time and offer more flexibility to go where they want, when they want,” the blog post said In November, Walt Disney World and Brightline announced an agreement to build a station at Disney Springs for its high-speed rail service, which is set to connect to South Florida and Orlando International Airport. Track currently is being put into place, and service to OIA is slated to start in 2022. On-property buses will continue to operate between hotels and parks, as well as the monorail system and Disney Skyliner gondolas, the post said. Buses that connect OIA with the Disney Cruise Line terminal are part of a separate service that will continue. Email me at dbevil@orlandosentinel.com. Want more theme park news? Subscribe to the Theme Park Rangers newsletter at orlandosentinel.com/newsletters or the Theme Park Rangers podcast at orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/theme-park-rangers-podcast.

For nearly 50 years, Walt Disney World Resort has continued to evolve the guest experience to best suit the changing times. As we plan for the future, we are looking at how needs and preferences are changing across the travel industry, particularly in the way people want to get places faster, at their convenience.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/bFVl6csuyNc View the full article

Big changes lie ahead for Disney World guests. Disney World For sometime, Disney World Resort guests have used the Disney World Magical Express to travel to and from the airport. Soon, this option will no longer be available. Here’s what we know. Starting January 1, 2022, Disney World will be discontinuing the Magical Express airport transportation service. Currently, this shuttle serves as transportation between Orlando International Airport and Disney World. Magical Express An exclusive Disney statement notes, “As consumer needs and preferences change, we will no longer offer Disney’s Magical Express service starting with arrivals in 2022. At the same time, we’re also introducing new ways for guests to enjoy their visits, including early theme park entry for Disney Resort hotel guests.” Disney’s Magical Express Sign As a reminder, a new Brightline train is set to connect the Orlando International Airport to Disney Springs with a potential completion date of 2022. The train could potentially provide transportation to Disney World in lieu of the Magical Express. ©Brightline Disney’s agreement with Brightline is contingent on, “Brightline’s satisfaction of certain obligations including obtaining all necessary government approvals,” according to the Disney press release on the subject. ©Brightline We did recently see a reduction in services offered by the Magical Express. With the reopening of the Disney World theme parks, the Magical Express discontinued luggage delivery for both arrivals and departures. Click here to learn more about the recent Magical Express change. We also reached out to Disney about the Lyft-based rideshare offering at Disney World, Minnie Vans. In an official answer, Disney noted that at this time, “Minnie Vans will remain temporarily unavailable but they hope to bring the offering back in the future.” Disney’s Minnie Vans Service As a reminder, Minnie Vans have been unavailable since the park closures. Want to learn more about Minnie Vans? Click here! We’ll be keeping an eye out for more information so stay tuned to DFB for all of the latest updates and news about this discontinuation. Click here to learn more about the Brightline train! 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 this change? Tell us in the comments! The post BREAKING: Disney World's Magical Express Service Will Be Discontinued in 2022 first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: BREAKING NEWS (Again): Orlando International Airport to CLOSE on September 3rd As Hurricane Dorian Nears the Florida Coast 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

From the refurbishment of the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover to the extensive work going on at the Rivers of America, there are all kinds of refurbishment and construction projects going on in Disney World. Bay Lake Tower But, the refurbishments aren’t just going on in the parks. We’ve also seen refurbishments at several resorts including the refurb of the pool at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, the changes coming to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and the refurbishment scheduled for the pool at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort. The water area at Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is also set to undergo some refurbishment. Earlier this morning, we learned that some of the rooms at Disney’s Contemporary Resort are set to undergo refurbishment later this year. Disney’s Contemporary Resort Over at Bay Lake Tower, there’s also some refurbishment going on. The Bay Cove Pool water play area is set to be temporarily unavailable for a bit due to some refurbishment. On the website for Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney notes that “The Bay Cove Pool water play area at Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is scheduled for refurbishment and will be temporarily unavailable from January 6, 2021 through early February 2021.” While this refurbishment is underway, however, guests can still enjoy the pool at Bay Lake Tower, along with the feature pool, leisure pool, and interactive water feature at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Screenshot from Disney’s Contemporary Resort Website We’ll keep an eye out for more information on this refurbishment as well as other projects going on around Disney World and keep you updated on all the latest! Click here to see more about the room refurbishment coming to Disney’s Contemporary Resort! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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 stayed at Bay Lake Tower? Let us know in the comments! The post Water Play Area at Bay Lake Tower in Disney World Set to Be Under Refurbishment first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Room Refurbishment Coming Soon to Disney’s Contemporary Resort SECRET MENU ALERT: An Exclusive 7-Layer Cake Is Now At A New Disney World Restaurant! Photos! Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Has Decked Its Halls! View the full article

There are quite a few construction and refurbishment projects going on around Disney World. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is currently undergoing a big refurbishment, with some Moana themed elements coming to its guest rooms in the future. The pool at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn has also undergone some refurbishment, and there are other projects going on related to the Tomorrolwnad Transit Authority PeopleMover and more! Disney’s Contemporary Resort Soon, another refurbishment project will be added to the list over at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Earlier today, we were checking room availability at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and noticed that the availability of some rooms at the Contemporary was more limited beginning in April of 2021. Disney’s Contemporary Resort So, we reached out to a Cast Member via chat and the Cast Member informed us that “As part of continued improvement, Disney’s Contemporary Resort will undergo refurbishments in the Main Tower Guest Rooms from April to September, 2021.” Screenshot from Chat with Cast Member Of course, these refurbishment dates are subject to change, so we’ll keep an eye out for more details. We’re not entirely sure what this refurbishment will consist of, but we’ll definitely be on the lookout for more information and we’ll let you know what we find. In the meantime, be aware that refurbishments in the Main Tower Guest rooms are set to take place this year, which might limit the availability of some rooms at the Contemporary during that time. Disney’s Contemporary Resort As we learn more about this refurbishment and any impacts it may have on those looking to stay at the resort in the future, we’ll definitely let you know about it. Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney updates! Liberty Square Market will be closing for refurbishment in Magic Kingdom — check out more details here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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 stayed in the Main Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Room Refurbishment Coming Soon to Disney's Contemporary Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: The Gingerbread Castle Is HERE at Disney’s Contemporary Resort (And It Has Some Sweet Surprises!) REVIEW: The Gingerbread Snack Stand Is BACK and Better Than Ever at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! 3 NEW Dishes Are Coming to Chef Mickey’s in Disney World Soon! View the full article

You can certainly admire the beauty of Cinderella Castle (and the new paint job it got last year) from the outside and you can even dine inside of the castle again at Cinderella’s Royal Table, but spending a night inside of the Cinderella Castle Suite is a whole other level of magic. Cinderella Castle Early last year, guests could win a night in the suite by donating to a good cause or mega fans could pay a hefty price to get a tour of this incredible spot, which has a bathroom so magnificent it got an honorable mention on our best bathrooms list! But, if you’ve never gotten the chance to step foot inside of this special location, now you can — virtually! The Cinderella Castle Suite was originally designed to be a suite for Walt Disney and his family, but Walt passed away before the completion of Disney World. The apartment was not finished at that time and was eventually turned into office space. But, in 2006, for the “Year of A Million Dreams” celebration, the Cinderella Castle Suite was finished as we know and love it today! Cinderella Castle Suite ©Disney During the Year of a Million Dreams, guests got the chance to win a stay there, and since then it has essentially become Disney World’s most exclusive hotel room. Ever wondered what the beds are like in the Cinderella Castle Suite? Or wanted to take a peek at the room’s “magical television”? Well, look no further. Recently, Disney shared an EXCLUSIVE look inside Disney World’s Cinderella Castle Suite on TikTok. Check it out below! Taking a bath under the stars in that giant tub sounds like a total dream. ©Disney And putting your feet up in such a luxurious bedroom doesn’t sound half bad either. Cinderella Castle Suite ©Disney Unfortunately, you can’t pay to stay in this very special hotel room. Generally, you’ll have to be invited or win a contest to get the chance to spend the night, or you could previously pay to tour the room (not stay in it) but it’ll cost you $12,000! For now, we’ll just replay this small tour and dream of a day when we can sleep like Cinderella does in this amazing suite. Looking for more fun Disney videos? Check out our videos on TikTok here! Want to see the 8 most RIDICULOUSLY awesome Disney World hotel rooms? Check them 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. Have you ever spent the night or toured the Cinderella Castle Suite? Tell us all about it in the comments below! The post Video: Go INSIDE the Exclusive Cinderella Castle Suite in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: First Look! Disney’s Contemporary Resort Cinderella Castle Gingerbread Display is Complete — With Festive Eats! Progress Update! Take a Look at the Cinderella Castle Makeover Happening in Disney World! What Has To Happen Before Disney World Reopens 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. If you like to collect Disney merchandise, there are a lot of paths you could take! 2021 Minnie Ears You could collect popcorn buckets, Minnie ears, Christmas ornaments, and so much more! And if you do a lot of shopping on shopDisney, then one great item to look out for are the collectible keys. Disney releases keys based on a variety of things — from short films to movies and everything in-between. Now, we’ve got a sneak peek at another one that’s coming soon! This morning, while perusing shopDisney for the latest in Disney merchandise, we spotted this photo on the site — there’s an Up Collectible Key coming soon! ©Disney The handle of the key features Carl’s house from the movie, and the balloon design begins on the handle and covers the key’s signature ‘D.’ The design also features the Luxo ball and lamp on the blade of the key, adding the perfect touch of Pixar! We don’t have a date yet for when this key will arrive, but we’ll be looking out and make sure to let you know when we spot it online! We’ve got so many more great Disney items to share with all of you, so make sure to stay tuned! We’re incredibly thankful that you choose DFB as your source for Disney news! Check Out the New Black and White Mickey Collection on shopDisney! 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 Disney merchandise do you collect? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's Dropping a Collectible 'Up' Key Soon! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: We’ve Got An Official Online Release Date for Disney’s Next Collectible Key! Disney Is Offering a FREE Gift When You Spend $25 Online TODAY! All the Disney Merchandise You Missed When You Were Trying to Buy the Playstation 5 This Week 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. For many a Disney guest, the Disney Vacation Club has been a home away from home for 30 years! Disney Vacation Club Sign That’s right, the DVC is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year and we have a way to celebrate! However you’re planning to use your points, you can rep the DVC on your next trip with this NEW MERCH! Disney just dropped the new Disney Vacation Club 30th Anniversary collection online and it’s got some pretty sweet items. Take a look at the Disney Vacation Club 30th Anniversary T-Shirt for $29.99. ©Disney The same design is available on the Disney Vacation Club 30th Anniversary T-Shirt for Kids for $19.99 and the Disney Vacation Club 30th Anniversary T-Shirt for Women for $29.99. These tees come in lots of different colors! Click here to buy the Disney Vacation Club 30th Anniversary T-Shirt! That anniversary logo is pretty cool. We love how the “30” looks just like a stylized Mickey head! ©Disney You can match your new shirt with a neat Disney Vacation Club 30th Anniversary Phone Case for $29.99. Want to buy the Disney Vacation Club 30th Anniversary Phone Case? Click here! Finally, commemorate the occasion for all to see with a new magnet to add to your collection. ©Disney You can pick up the Disney Vacation Club 30th Anniversary Car Magnet for $14.99. To buy the Disney Vacation Club 30th Anniversary Car Magnet, click here! You can find allllll of these items on shopDisney right now so head on over to show some love to the DVC on its anniversary! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney merch news and more! Click here to see the DVC points chart for 2022! 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 snagging some celebratory merch? Tell us in the comments! The post Celebrate 30 YEARS of the Disney Vacation Club with Anniversary Tees and More! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: It’s Time for a Shopping Spree! A New Subscription Box and MORE Are Coming Soon to shopDisney! For The First Time in FOREVER Vera Bradley Adds Disney Styles Online — PLUS There’s FREE SHIPPING! Drop a Spoonful of Sugar Into This NEW Mary Poppins Mug from Disney! 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. Disney released a LOT of Minnie and Mickey ears last year — 98 to be exact! Mermaid Ears at World of Disney From celebrating all your Mermaid dreams to celebrating the Chinese New Year, there were all kinds of unique ear designs made for every type of style or adventure. And now, one special ear design released last year — the Sorcerer Mickey Mouse Ear Headband — has become available online! We first found these ICONIC Sorcerer Mickey ears in Disneyland, and they later made their way over to Disney World. But, if you won’t be going to a Disney theme park this year, there’s no need to worry. You can now snag the awesome Sorcerer Mickey Mouse Ear Headband online on shopDisney! Sorcerer Mickey Ears The ears feature Mickey’s signature sorcerer hat with a bow tied on the front using a cord that looks similar to the one tied around Mickey’s sorcerer robes, and it’s got the regular hat design on the back. You can see the headband is also lined in red fabric on the outside, just like Mickey’s robe from The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. Sorcerer Mickey Ears Ready to make some magic of your own? Well, you might not have a magic spell book or the ability to make your brooms magically work for you, but you can live out your sorcerer dreams by getting these ears online right now for $29.99. Click here to grab these Sorcerer Mickey ears and make some magic! Looking to add some more ears to your collection? You can grab the 2021 Mickey Mouse Ear Headband on shopDisney right now too! Will Disney release another 98 ears this year? Or could we see even MORE ear headbands hit the parks in 2021? We’re not sure, but we’re excited to find out and potentially add a few more ears to our collection along the way. Check out the new monthly Stitch Crashes Disney collections that will be released 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. What is your favorite pair of Mickey or Minnie ears? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's ICONIC Sorcerer Mickey Ears Are Now Available Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Heads up! Two Pairs Of Disney’s FALL Minnie Ears Are Now Online! TONS of Star Wars Merchandise from Droid Depot Was Just Released by Disney Online! We Need Every Piece of Disney’s ADORABLE New Mickey Mouse Parts Collection! View the full article