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It seems like it wasn’t that long ago when we said goodbye to EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays (and it wasn’t). Merchandise But the EPCOT Festival of the Arts is here and it runs through February 22nd. We’ve been trying out all the food, enjoying all the entertainment, and checking out all the fun merchandise that we’ve spotted! And you can follow along with us here! And we’ve seen some amazing Festival of the Arts merchandise so far! Festival of the Arts Apparel Spirit jerseys are THE thing right now (and they are so comfy, too), so here’s the vibrant orange and purple tie-dye Festival of the Arts Spirit Jersey. Festival of the Arts Spirit Jersey And there’s our favorite little dragon on the back! We love the “Figment loves pigment” quote — so very artsy! Figment! The spirit jersey is $69.99. Take a closer look at the 2021 Festival of the Arts Spirit Jersey here! You can wear your Annual Passholder status on your sleeve — well, technically, on your back — with this Festival of the Arts Passholder T-Shirt for $39.99. Festival of the Arts Passholder T-Shirt The back has “Passholder” on it just below the collar. Festival of the Arts Passholder T-Shirt This Festival of the Arts Baseball Cap is subtle. Look at all those pretty colors in the “Arts” on it, though! You can get the cap for $29.99. Baseball Cap Festival of the Arts Kitchenware Check out this very cool Festival of the Arts Water Bottle for $34.99. It’s pretty and purple, and of course, Figment is on it using his imagination to create beautiful art! Festival of the Arts Water Bottle Add some art to your morning coffee with this Eat Sleep Art Repeat Mug! Coffee Mug And there’s the silhouette of Figment on the back. This mug is $19.99. Figment again! How about a Festival of the Arts Tumbler for $26.99. Figment is on it painting his magic! Festival of the Arts Tumbler Look at how this Festival of the Arts Plate looks like an artist’s palette! So cute! It’s $12.99. Festival of the Arts Plate Festival of the Arts Pins Pin collectors, rejoice! There are three limited edition pins available as of today! But grab these now, before they’re gone. This includes this Mickey and Donald Festival of the Arts Pin for $17.99. Only 2,000 of these babies are available. Mickey and Donald Festival of the Arts Pin This Festival of the Arts Mickey Pin is just limited to 4,000. It’s also $17.99. Festival of the Arts Mickey Pin The Limited Edition Figment Pin is also limited to just 4,000. It, too, is $17.99. Limited Edition Figment Pin This Festival of the Arts Pin is $15.99. Also, we just realized that the packaging for the pins says 2020, but the pins themselves do say 2021. OOPS! Festival of the Arts Pin MagicBands This Limited Edition Festival of the Arts MagicBand celebrates the festival’s 5th anniversary! And you can grab it now for $34.99. Festival of the Arts MagicBand The Festival of the Arts Passholder MagicBand is a beautiful orange band with purple details! Festival of the Arts Passholder MagicBand One side has a charming Dreamfinder. Passholder Festival of the Arts MagicBand The other side has “Passholder” on it to let everyone know who you are! Passholder Festival of the Arts MagicBand The MagicBand is $34.99. Take a closer look at BOTH of these MagicBands here! But Wait…There’s More! Keychains are lots of fun, and you can celebrate the festival with this handy-dandy Festival of the Arts Keychain for $9.99. There’s Figment again (spoiler alert: he’s everywhere on this merch — he’s the Mascot!). Festival of the Arts Keychain Show off your artistic side with this Festival of the Arts Phone Case for $29.99. It’s got Mickey and Donald on it admiring a painting of Figment. Festival of the Arts Phone Case And don’t forget a fun matching Festival of the Arts Magnet for $14.99! Festival of the Arts Magnet There’s also a Festival of the Arts Magnet with just Figment on it, too. This magnet is also $14.99. Festival of the Arts Magnet Don’t worry, Annual Passholders! There’s a phone case exclusively just for you! The Festival of the Arts Passholder Phone Case has an adorable Figment on it. It’s $29.99. Festival of the Arts Passholder Phone Case That same design is on the Festival of the Arts Passholder Ornament for $19.99. Festival of the Arts Passholder Ornament We’re sure there’s even more great Festival of the Arts merch on the way, so when we find it, we’ll be sure to let you know! And we will update this post with ALL of the merchandise we spot. So check back. Here is Our FREE DFB Printable Checklist for the 2021 EPCOT Festival of the Arts! Want to Learn MORE About the 2021 Epcot International Festival of the Arts? Click HERE for All the News and Details About the 2021 Festival of the Arts! 2021 Food Studios — FULL MENUS and PHOTOS Here! Check Out Our Live Coverage of Opening Day! We've Got FULL Reviews of EVERY Food Studio at This Years Festival Click Here! Check Out All the 2021 Festival of the Arts Merchandise Here! Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be attending EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts this year? Let us know in the comments! The post Pics! See ALL of the 2021 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Merchandise HERE! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 15 NEW Things We Found Out at Disney World in December! PICS & VIDEOS: We’re LIVE From EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts! 🎨 PHOTOS: Festival of the Arts Spirit Jersey at Disney World Features Tie-Dye and Figment! View the full article

We’re LIVE at the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! In addition to all the unique food items available, this EPCOT festival is totally unlike the others in its entertainment, merchandise, and one-of-a-kind experiences! 2021 Passport Like the other festivals, this one comes with its own fun scavenger hunt! Rather than search for your favorite Disney character, however, this one has you searching for some famous pieces of art! Figment’s Brush With the Masters is BACK once again! We look forward to this scavenger hunt every year and we’re glad to see it return for 2021. This is an interactive experience that takes you around World Showcase in search of some of the most famous paintings and pieces of art throughout history! Brush with the Masters Map Simply pick up your World Showcase map (obviously shaped like an artist’s palette) for $7.99 and you’re off! The art is located throughout the pavilions, so you can be on the lookout as you try all the yummy food! Once you find a piece of art, you place the corresponding sticker on the map! Brush With the Masters Paintings to be on the lookout for include Mona Lisa, Washington Crossing the Delaware, The Scream, and more! Be on the lookout for these special photo ops that give you an opportunity to step into these famous pieces of art! Washington Crossing the Delaware Photo Op Once all of the pieces of art are located, return the artist’s palette to Disney Traders or World Traveler at International Gateway for a prize. This year’s prize is a fun 3D puzzle! Brush With the Masters prize If you’re looking for an interactive way to shake up your festival day, check out Figment’s Brush With the Masters! It’s a great way to get the kiddos involved, plus they get to check out some famous pieces of art along the way! Click here to check out all of the MENUS from this year’s Festival of the Arts! Want to Learn MORE About the 2021 Epcot International Festival of the Arts? Click HERE for All the News and Details About the 2021 Festival of the Arts! 2021 Food Studios — FULL MENUS and PHOTOS Here! Check Out Our Live Coverage of Opening Day! Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you visiting this year’s Festival of the Arts? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Search For Art and Win a Prize at EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Voices of Liberty is Returning to EPCOT in 2021 at the Taste of Festival of the Arts! Three 2021 Dates You NEED to Know If You’re a Disney World Fan! NEW Food Booth Announced for the 2021 Festival of the Arts in EPCOT! View the full article

We’re exploring EPCOT International Festival of the Arts today! Art Booth Fest of the Arts is an AWESOME event that means we get to check out LOTS of cool art displays, performances, and food. PLUS, you can buy new works of art for your how from the Festival Marketplaces stationed around the park. But you DON’T want to carry that art around all day, right? You don’t have to! EPCOT currently has a service available at the festival to hold your art while you enjoy the other offerings of the fest! Then, towards the end of the day, you can stop by and pick it up. Art Booth This service is available at either the front of the park or at International Gateway and the art purchased must have a $150 minimum. You can pick your art back up at either 4PM or 7PM. Art Booth Art Hold is for art ONLY — so no dropping off that Disney merchandise! Art Booth We’re taking you with us LIVE around the festival today, so stay tuned for all the pics, news, and reviews! We’re LIVE from Festival of the Arts! Click here to follow along! Want to Learn MORE About the 2021 Epcot International Festival of the Arts? Click HERE for All the News and Details About the 2021 Festival of the Arts! 2021 Food Studios — FULL MENUS and PHOTOS Here! Check Out Our Live Coverage of Opening Day! Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you enjoying Fest of the Arts soon? Tell us in the comments! The post Buying Artwork at EPCOT's Fest of the Arts? You DON'T Have to Carry It Around All Day! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts MagicBands Feature Figment and Dreamfinder! Voices of Liberty is Returning to EPCOT in 2021 at the Taste of Festival of the Arts! What’s New in EPCOT: Festival of the Arts Displays and a Sunny Popcorn Bucket Appear! View the full article

Thinking of heading to the Most Magical Place on Earth in 2021? Magic Kingdom Well, we’ve only gotten through our first full week of the new year but there are already some BIG things you should know about that could impact your future trips to Disney World including some ticket and hotel deals, an EPCOT festival, and more! And we’re breaking it all down for you today. 1. There Are SEVERAL Ticket & Hotel Deals Now Available Let’s be real here, a Disney trip can be very expensive. But, sometimes there are ticket or hotel deals that can make your next magical vacation more affordable. Right now, there are quite a few deals going on that you’ll want to look at carefully to see if they will work for you. EPCOT First, there’s the Florida Resident Discover Ticket, which lets Florida residents buy several days of park tickets at discounted prices that can be used consecutively OR non-consecutively through June 2021. With this deal, you could get a 2-Day Discover Ticket for $75 per day ($149 total), a 3-Day Discover Ticket for $60 per day ($179 total), or a 4-Day Discover Ticket for $50 per day ($199 total). Kilimanjaro Safaris Some block out dates apply and the tickets expire by certain dates, so if this is a deal you want to take advantage of, be sure to check out all the details. See more about this Florida Resident deal here! Disney’s FREE ticket offer is also now available for booking. We heard about this deal back in December, but this week the offer became available for booking for future vacations. With this special deal, guests who book a 4-night/3-day room and ticket package at select Disney resorts on most nights between January 8th to September 25th, 2021 will receive two additional days of theme park tickets! Rise of the Resistance What is a better deal? Discounted rooms or free tickets? Check out our thoughts here! Click here to learn more about this FREE tickets deal! Looking for a hotel discount? While we already knew about some hotel discounts for 2021, this week we got even more info about deals that can help you save BIG through July 2021 on select Disney World Resort hotel stays. First, you can book now to save up to 30% on your Disney World hotel stays most nights April 18, 2021 through July 10, 2021. If you’re a Disney World Passholder, you could take advantage of a different deal that could help you save up to 35% on your Disney World hotel room most nights from April 18 through July 10, 2021. Art of Animation If your trip is a bit earlier than those dates, check out these deals for early 2021. There are certain exceptions that apply to these discounts, and dates by which some of them must be booked, so be sure to look at all of those details to see if these deals can work for your next trip. Click here to see more about the new hotel deals announced through July 2021! 2. The Festival of the Arts Is Here! The 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts officially begins today, January 8th! Earlier this week we FINALLY got the full Festival of the Arts MENUS and made our list of all the new, delicious drinks and snacks we’re looking forward to trying this year. 2021 Festival of the Arts Recently, we also got a look at the menu items that will be on the returning Wonderful Walk of Cuisine, got a peek at the booths up in EPCOT, snagged a Festival of the Arts EPCOT map, and spotted some photo ops and other art decorating the park. Chalk Art Did you know that 4 candy-themed donuts and coffees are coming to this year’s Festival?! Be sure to grab our FREE, exclusive DFB printable checklist for the Festival of the Arts so you don’t miss a thing! We’ll be at the Festival today (of course) and bringing you ALL the photos, videos, food reviews, and more. So stay tuned for our coverage of the Festival of the Arts. Click here to see more information about the 2021 Festival of the Arts! 3. Some Rides Have Potentially Been Delayed and One Interactive Experience is Closing Recently, we also got some updates about current ride refurbishments, upcoming attractions, and one interactive experience that’s closing for the time being. First, this week we got news that the opening of the epic TRON coaster being built in Magic Kingdom is likely delayed. TRON Construction The Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana, is also now expected by some to likely open after 2021. Some projects, like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Creperie de Paris, have been confirmed to have a 2021 opening date, but it seems other things may not open this year in time for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, likely due to the delays caused by the pandemic. Click here to learn more about these delays. In addition to delays happening for upcoming attractions, one fan-favorite existing attraction in Magic Kingdom, which has been under refurbishment for MONTHS has had it’s opening date delayed…AGAIN. Yes, we’re unfortunately talking about the relaxing and wonderful Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover. PeopleMover Most recently, refurbishment on the attraction appeared to be scheduled to end on January 9th, but that has now been extended through more of the month of January. We did see some people working on the attraction back in December, but it doesn’t seem to be ready for guests just yet. Click here to see more about the latest extension on the PeopleMover refurbishment. Recently, we also heard that one interactive experience in the Disney parks is closing. Yesterday, we spoke with a Cast Member who said they had just learned that day that Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom will be coming to a halt. The Cast Members were also told, however, that this would be a “break.” Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom So, hopefully, this means it will return in the future. We’ll definitely be keeping an eye out for more details on that. Click here to see more about Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom being suspended. And that’s our round-up of some of the biggest news stories for this week that you might have missed. Wondering what other Disney news was also shared recently? Well, Disney has announced the date for their next quarterly earnings call (you know we’ll be listening and will bring you all the updates), Tokyo Disney Resort is reducing its hours through January, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster FINALLY reopened in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we’ve got some Blizzard Beach hours of operation for March, we got a peek at the monthly Stitch merchandise collections that will be released soon, AND we’re on the lookout for more information about Garden Grill Restaurant in EPCOT since it wasn’t showing any hours for some days next month. We’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so be sure to come back to DFB for all the updates! Disney further confirms 6 projects for 2021, but left out 4 BIG ones! See which ones they left 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. Are you planning to visit Disney World soon? Tell us in the comments! The post Delayed Attractions, FREE Ticket Deals, and Other BIG Disney World News You MISSED This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 5 Things That Will Be Different in Disney World in January 20 Hidden Discounts in Disney World NOW! PICS & VIDEOS: We’re LIVE From EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts! 🎨 View the full article

While Southern California has been under a stay-at-home order for the last four weeks, restaurants are allowed to stay open for takeout and delivery. In Downtown Disney, select dining locations have remained open for takeout while guests can also shop at a reduced capacity. Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes is currently open for take-out in Downtown Disney However, we learned today that one of those dining locations in Downtown Disney that was previously open is currently closed. We noticed today that Sprinkles in Downtown Disney is currently closed. Checking Disneyland’s website, it lists the location as “Temporarily Unavailable.” © Disney Sprinkles was one of the locations that remained open during the stay-at-home order, allowing guests to purchase cupcakes to go. Currently, purchased food cannot be consumed on Disneyland property. Sprinkles at Downtown Disney, open during the Southern California stay-at-home order The exact reasons for the closure are unknown at this time, as well as how long we can expect Sprinkles to remain closed. We will keep a close eye on any developments and we will provide any updates that we learn! Click here to read about what it’s like to purchase food in Disneyland right now. Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you been to Downtown Disney since it reopened in July? Let us know in the comments. The post NEWS: Sprinkles in Downtown Disney Is Currently CLOSED first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: FULL List of the Open and Closed Disneyland Resort Locations Due to California’s Stay-At-Home Order Governor Newsom Addresses Question on Disneyland Cast Member Vaccine Prioritization What Is It ACTUALLY Like to Buy Food in Disneyland Resort Right Now? View the full article

YES! It’s day one of the first EPCOT fest of 2021! EPCOT Festival of the Arts We’re kicking off our day at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts and we couldn’t be more excited to see the art, watch the performances, and EAT THE FOOD! Did we mention this festival also has some amazing merchandise? Let’s take a look at the festival MagicBands! First up, we’ve got the Limited Edition 2021 Festival of the Arts MagicBand for $34.99! Festival of the Arts MagicBand The band has some seriously vibrant colors and features a design that commemorates the fifth anniversary of the fest. Keep in mind, there are only 2,000 of these MagicBands available so they’re a pretty exclusive buy! Festival of the Arts MagicBand There’s also the Passholder Exclusive 2021 Festival of the Arts MagicBand, featuring none other than Figment! This one is also $34.99. Passholder Festival of the Arts MagicBand This MagicBand also marks the anniversary and has some pretty awesome colors. We love the orang base with the vibrant pink Mickey. Passholder Festival of the Arts MagicBand One side features Figment with a stylized Spaceship Earth. Passholder Festival of the Arts MagicBand The other has an homage to Dreamfinder who created Figment! Passholder Festival of the Arts MagicBand Both of these MagicBands are available at merchandise locations around the EPCOT festival. We spotted them at World Traveler! We’re taking you with us allllll around the festival today so stay tuned for all the pics — oh, and BOOTH REVIEWS! Click here to follow along LIVE from EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! Want to Learn MORE About the 2021 Epcot International Festival of the Arts? Click HERE for All the News and Details About the 2021 Festival of the Arts! 2021 Food Studios — FULL MENUS and PHOTOS Here! Check Out Our Live Coverage of Opening Day! Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of these MagicBands? Tell us in the comments! The post EPCOT's Festival of the Arts MagicBands Feature Figment and Dreamfinder! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: REVIEW! We’re SOLD on the Lobster Chips and Hard Cider at Refreshment Port for the 2020 Epcot Festival of the Arts! Voices of Liberty is Returning to EPCOT in 2021 at the Taste of Festival of the Arts! What’s New in EPCOT: Festival of the Arts Displays and a Sunny Popcorn Bucket Appear! View the full article

When it comes to ice cream, we’d like to think of ourselves as connoisseurs, at least when it comes to the best ice cream snacks at Disney World! Salted Caramel Pumpkin Pie Shake And one of our favorite places to get ice cream at Disney World is Beaches and Cream, where we nom on Mickey Kitchen Sinks, No Way Jose sundaes, and some of the most outrageous shakes we’ve ever seen! And now there’s a t-shirt to celebrate our love for all things Beaches and Cream! This Beaches and Cream Raglan T-shirt reminds us of all the great ice cream we’ve had there, but it has a very vintage beachy vibe, too! Beaches and Cream Raglan Tee We love the faded print of the Beaches and Cream logo that makes it look like we’ve already worn this shirt a TON! It gives it that retro style. Beaches and Cream T-Shirt The bottom right has the Disney’s Beach Club Resort logo on it! Beaches and Cream T-Shirt We found this cool shirt at the Beach Club Marketplace for $29.99. We’ll be sure to keep an eye out for even more sweet resort gear, too, so stay tuned! This Disney T-Shirt Available Online Gives This ‘Star Wars’ Icon a Cheesy Makeover! 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 dessert from Beaches and Cream? Let us know in the comments! The post This Tee Celebrates One of Our Favorite Ice Cream Shops in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: We’re In The Holiday SPIRIT With This Decked Out Spirit Jersey in Disney World! NEW Watermelon Cupcake Spotted at Disney World Tells Us Summer Ain’t Over! NEWS: Disney’s Beach Club Marketplace is Closing for Refurbishment VERY Soon! View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Tree of Life And, we’ve got plenty of updates to share with you! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s jump right on in! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Entertainment Update Slowly, but surely, Christmas has started to make its way out of Disney’s Animal Kingdom as the holiday season ends. While there are a few lingering decorations in the park (like the giant tree), the music has returned back to its regularly scheduled park soundtrack! Christmas Tree As the Christmas decorations have started to disappear, brand new photo-ops have made their way into the park instead! At the entrance to the Animal Kingdom, you can pose with Russell, Dug, and Kevin (one of our favorite trios) with the Up PhotoPass Frame. Up Photo Op You might have your adventures planned for Asia or Pandora for the day, but you can remember how much you love exploring Disney’s Animal Kingdom with this new photo-op. A PhotoPass photographer is standing nearby to take the perfect photo for your scrapbooks too! Up Photo Op But, that’s not the only photo-op spot that’s different in Disney’s Animal Kingdom right now! Take a look at the new details of the entrance photo-op here! During the holidays, the Merry Menagerie Photo Wall was a vibrant and festive place to snap a few pictures with your friends and family. Now, though, it’s been returned back to the Lion King Photo Wall instead… Lion King Photo Wall …with animals making their way across the Pride Lands with the gorgeous African sunset in the background. Lion King Photo Wall Disney’s Animal Kingdom Merchandise Update Discovery Trading Co. During those days you’re feeling grumpy because you miss the parks, you can accessorize with the Tinker Bell Popsocket over in the Discovery Trading Co. gift shop for $14.99. Tink Popsocket The sea may call out to Moana, but the Disney Parks call out to us! And, you can channel your inner adventurer with the new-to-us Moana Pen that features the warrior’s amazing outfit… Moana Pen …and long, flowing hair for $12.99! Moana Pen Riverside Depot Whether you’re a cat person or a dog person, you’re still going to adore the cutest Disney Cats and Dogs Bucket Hat on the shelves at Riverside Depot! Disney Cats Bucket Hat The hat is perfect for keeping your hairdo dry during Florida’s rainy weather, all with characters like Cheshire Cat, Lady, the Aristocats, and more for $29.99. Disney Cats Bucket Hat Disney’s Animal Kingdom Food Update Discovery Trading Center Along with all the other Lion King gummies you can find in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you can get chowing down on the new-to-us Gummi Centipedes at the Discovery Trading Center too! Centipede Gummies And, we promise these grubs are more appetizing than the ones Timon and Pumbaa eat! Centipede Gummies Popcorn Stands Over at the Popcorn Stands, we noticed that the Green Jingle Sipper was still hanging out for the beginning of January. Popcorn Stand But, there were also Pixar, The Lion King, and Simba-themed Popcorn Buckets available to pick up as well! Popcorn Stand Nomad Lounge If you plan on heading to the Nomad Lounge, you might want to hurry first thing in the morning or wait until later in the day! A Cast Member told us that the line often gets long right when the park opens, since many people are waiting to put their names on the reservation list. Nomad Lounge Line Tamu Tamu As you’re exploring Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you can stop for a bite to eat at Tamu Tamu since their breakfast items are still sticking around! You can find eats like the Colossal Mickey Cinnamon Roll, Croissants, Biscuits, and more there (and they all sound amazing)! Tamu Tamu Breakfast Anandapur Ice Cream Truck Now that Disney has distanced queues and a few pockets of crowds here and there, the parks are doing their best to direct people to the correct lines. And, the Anandapur Ice Cream Truck has added a few elephant and tiger papers to help signal the pick-up window at the food truck! Anandapur Ice Cream Truck Well, that’s all for this What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! We’ll catch you next time for more updates. And, if you have any questions about how your upcoming Disney vacation might look different, let us know so we have help you find the answers! 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 are you looking forward to seeing the most in Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments below! 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It’s time, friends! EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts is BACK for 2021! Festival of the Arts Passport This festival is known for creating beautiful eats, offering fun merchandise, and featuring art in all forms. As we walked in to the festival, we had to check out the festival merchandise, and we found the most adorable spirit jersey! If you’re a fan of Figment, then you’re in luck! Not only is he a mascot for the festival, but his iconic orange and purple colors are featured on the 2021 Festival of the Arts Spirit Jersey! Festival of the Arts Spirit Jersey This tie-dye shirt has Spaceship Earth on the front which says “EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2021” in bold, yellow lettering! Festival of the Arts Spirit Jersey The back is all things Figment! The top says “Figment Loves Pigment” with Figment painting his way around the shirt. Figment Loves Pigment Come on, how cute is this little guy?!? This is also the 5 year anniversary so you’ll find a purple emblem that says “5th Anniversary.” Figment! We spotted this at Gateway Gifts, but the festival merch will be available all over the park at pop-up stands and shops! The jersey is $69.99. Festival of the Arts Spirit Jersey We’ll be making our way around the festival today, so stay tuned for our reviews and more merchandise! Keep up with our reviews from the Festival of the Arts 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 want this festival spirit jersey? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Festival of the Arts Spirit Jersey at Disney World Features Tie-Dye and Figment! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Here’s ALL of the Merchandise at the 2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts! FIGMENT EARS…And More Festival of the Arts Merchandise You’re Going to NEED…Coming To Disney World! We LOVE the NEW Dapper Designer Ears at Epcot’s Festival of the Arts! View the full article

2021 has arrived and it’s going to be a BIG year for Disney! Walt Disney World Gateway With the 50th Anniversary of Magic Kingdom coming later this year, several new attractions opening, and multiple refurbishment projects around the resort, there is a lot to see at Walt Disney World this year! 1. Park Hopping is Back We know that you’ve probably heard us talk about this a million times by now, but we’re just so excited! Park hopping has officially returned in a modified way to Disney World. To use the modified Park Hopping system, a guest must have a Park Hopper ticket or annual pass with Park Hopping capabilities, they must make a Disney Park Pass reservation for the park they plan to visit first, and they MUST visit that park. On top of this, guests will only be able to hop during Park Hopper hours (listed on the Disney World website). Park Hopping information We got to try the new system out for ourselves the other day to answer all your questions, and we were able to visit all four parks in one day! Keep in mind that Park Hopping is subject to availability, and your individual experiences may vary. 4 Parks in ONE DAY! We’ll continue to test out the system on various days to see how things change when the parks are busier, so stay tuned for more information and advice! Read THIS Before You Park Hop! 2. Park-to-Park Transportation Has Returned Along with the return of Park Hopping, Disney’s park-to-park transportation came back! In our experience, we found that the buses between the theme parks began running about 15 minutes before the Park Hopping window. The EPCOT monorail line has not returned at this time, so besides the Skyliner and Friendship Boats between EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, your main Disney transportation option is the bus system. Disney Bus We’ll make sure to keep you updated with all the information as far as park-to-park transportation is concerned, and we’ll be anxiously awaiting the return of the EPCOT monorail. (The ride through the park to the station is the BEST!) Learn More About Park-to-Park Transportation Here! 3. EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts Starts TODAY Today the International Festival of the Arts is kicking off at EPCOT! With special merchandise including some amazing artwork, tons of great entertainment, and food studios with incredibly artistic dishes, we’re definitely ready to check out this festival! 2021 Festival of the Arts We’ll be here ALL day trying all the food, giving our reviews, and sharing all the most important news. We can’t wait to try out all the creative activities! Learn More About the New Food Studio Coming to This Year’s Festival! 4. MagicBands Are No Longer Free for Resort Guests Another big change that came with the new year is the loss of free MagicBands for resort guests. Guests staying at a Disney Resort will still be able to purchase select MagicBands at a discounted price ahead of their trip, but the solid colored bands are no longer free (they now cost $5 apiece). New MagicBands In the future, Disney plans to make more planning tools available via guests’ mobile phones, but for now, not much has changed. If you don’t plan on getting a MagicBand, you’ll need to use a Key to the World card to get in the park. Read More About Disney’s Plans With the Loss of Free MagicBands 5. There’s a New Free Ticket Deal Guests can now book a special offer that includes 2 free park tickets on a 3-day, 4-night vacation package. Cinderella Castle This deal is valid for arrivals from January 8th, 2021 through September 25th, 2021. This could save your family lots of money! Tree of Life Stay tuned to DFB as we get more details on this offer, because there are likely to be special conditions involved. Learn More About the FREE Ticket Deal HERE! 6. Several Attractions Are Having Refurbishments And the PeopleMover isn’t alone…several attractions have been and will be undergoing refurbishment in January. The Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island are still closed, with the Rivers of America drained. Empty Rivers of America Kali River Rapids in Disney’s Animal Kingdom closed for refurbishment on January 4th, 2021. It’s currently listed as “temporarily closed” until April 1st. Kali River Rapids ©Disney Also, the Walt Disney World Railroad remains closed while construction continues on the new TRON coaster in Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland. And the PeopleMover refurbishment has been extended. Read MORE about the PeopleMover’s extended refurbishment here! 7. Two runDisney Virtual Races Are Happening The Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon is taking place from January 1st-March 31st. Participants who registered for this race will be running from home. ©runDisney And in the middle of that window, the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend will be taking place from January 6th-10th. These races are a great way to bring the Disney magic home, so stay tuned for information on how to register for future virtual runDisney races! Check out ALL the need to know 2021 dates! 8. So Many Ways to Save Money! Besides the bonus tickets offer we already mentioned, there are several ways to save money on your 2021 vacation! For stays beginning January 3rd, guests can get up to 35% off of their hotel room at a Disney Resort. Florida residents and Annual Passholders can also take advantage of special room rates during this time. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Members of the US Military can score great deals on rooms as well, but they’ll need to contact Disney for more details. See EVEN More 2021 deals here! 9. Character Cavalcades Are Back to Normal During Disney’s holiday season, we saw a plethora of themed character cavalcades and interactions. Now that Christmastime is over, the character interactions have gone back to what they were when the parks first reopened. Disney’s Animal Kingdom character cavalcades Guests can catch Mickey and friends in each park, and they’ll find Disney princesses, Pixar characters, and classic Disney pals among the cavalcades, promenades, motorcades, and flotillas in the four parks. Here’s What Disney’s Character Cavalcades Look Like Now Well, there’s the main information that you’ll need to know for Disney World in January 2021! Stay tuned to DFB as we cover the latest in Disney news and bring you updates from the parks! News: The TRON Coaster Opening Has Likely Been Delayed 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 are you most looking forward to in January? Tell us in the comments! The post 9 Things You Need to Know About Disney World in January first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 5 Things That Will Be Different in Disney World in January 7 New Changes You Didn’t Realize Will Impact Your Next Disney World Vacation NEWS: Park-to-Park Transportation Is Set to Return to Disney World in 2021 View the full article

We ate our way around the world during the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, and we enjoyed all the festivities at EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays — but now it’s time for another festival to take over — the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! 2021 Festival of the Arts We’re ready to celebrate the performance arts, visual arts, and (OF COURSE) the culinary arts(!) with all kinds of festival foods, entertainment, and more. Ready to experience it all with us? Grab your stretchy pants and come along with us for a virtual trip ALL around EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts! Festival Dates The Festival of the Arts opened today (January 8th) at EPCOT and will be available for everyone to enjoy through February 22nd, 2021. So, that gives you plenty of time to make your way to this park and join in on the festivities! Festival of the Arts We’re so excited to get started! You’ll have to search for Figment hiding inside famous works of art at each World Showcase pavilion, and then place a sticker on your map when you find the right ones. Purchase your map and stickers at Disney Traders or World Traveler at International Gateway. Culinary Arts And, finally, we get to the part many of you may have been waiting for — the CULINARY ARTS! This year’s festival features lots of different booths (including a BRAND NEW one) and you better believe we’re eating our way through them all! Vibrante and Vivido Stay tuned as we jump into ALL THE REVIEWS! Check out ALL of the Festival Menus and Booths HERE! We’ll be updating this post to take you with us ALL DAY as we explore the fest! Stay tuned so you don’t miss a beat! And if you’re looking for more updates follow along with us on Instagram!! Want to Learn MORE About the 2021 Epcot International Festival of the Arts? Click HERE for All the News and Details About the 2021 Festival of the Arts! 2021 Food Studios — FULL MENUS and PHOTOS Here! Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be heading to EPCOT to enjoy the Festival of the Arts this year? Let us know in the comments! The post PICS & VIDEOS: We're LIVE From EPCOT's International Festival of the Arts! 🎨 first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Your ULTIMATE Guide to the 2020 Halloween Season in Disney World! UPDATED! We’ve Got PICS as Festival of the Arts Photo Ops Start to Appear in EPCOT! Eight Lessons We Learned the Hard Way About Taking a BABY to Walt Disney World View the full article

Like all of Disney’s parks, Tokyo Disney Resort shut down earlier last year in response to the global pandemic. Tokyo Disney American Waterfront Tokyo Disney Resort reopened in the summer. In the fall, the resort resumed nighttime fireworks and parades, as well as character meet and greets. However, after a surge in COVID-19 cases in Japan, Tokyo Disney recently reduced its hours, as well as suspended its nightly fireworks shows. There is also a travel ban in Japan preventing any non-resident foreign travelers from entering the country. Tokyo Disneyland ©Disney Now, Tokyo Disney has suspended the sales of tickets to its two parks. The official Tokyo Disney Resort website states that tickets for parks admission on or after January 9th is temporarily suspended until the resort sets up its ticket sales system. Beauty and the Beast Attraction at Tokyo Disneyland Resort Guests who have already purchased tickets, made reservations, or have had success with the admission lottery will still be able to enter Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. Tokyo Disney will make an announcement once tickets are available for purchase again. And we’ll let you know when that happens. VIDEOS! Go Behind The Scenes At The NEW Beauty and the Beast Ride (and MORE!) in Tokyo Disney 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 been to Tokyo Disney Resort? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Tokyo Disney Resort Temporarily Suspends Park Ticket Sales first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Tokyo Disney Resort Temporarily Suspends Nightly Fireworks NEWS: Tokyo Disney Resort Reducing Hours Through January NEWS: Tokyo Disney Resort’s Shopping District to Resume Business June 1st View the full article

It’s time for another look at the Magic Kingdom! Main Street Balloons We headed into the magical theme park to see what’s new and report back! We found loads of merchandise and learned that a fan-favorite experience is closing. Plus, we’ve got popcorn bucket updates! Come see what we found this week! Magic Kingdom Food Update Refillable Popcorn Buckets Christmas popcorn buckets have been replaced with some returning buckets now. We found that the Steamboat Willie and Minnie Mouse buckets are being sold again at the Magic Kingdom. Some carts only have Steamboat Willie, some have Minnie, and others have both! Steamboat Willie Popcorn Bucket Each bucket costs $18. Ask a popcorn cart Cast Member to see what they have in stock on your next visit! Magic Kingdom Attraction Update Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom The interactive card game experience is closing soon at the Magic Kingdom. We spoke to a Cast Member who told us that it was called a “break.” Hopefully, this means that it will be up and running again in the future. Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Inside the Firehouse We’ll be sure to keep you updated on the status of the Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom as we learn more! Read about the closing of Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom here! Rivers of America The Rivers of America is currently drained while the area is being refurbished. The riverbed is bone dry and we’ve been keeping tabs on the progress. We got an updated look at the dried river this week! Dry Rivers of America It looks like construction workers are painting the bolts on the new rails that guide the Liberty Square Riverboat. Learn more about the refurbishment here! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Update Emporium We spotted a handful of new items at the Main Street gift shop today! We found new onesies featuring Minnie… Main Street Onesie …Dumbo… Dumbo Onesie …a princess onesie… Princess is Here Onesie …and the adorable Winnie the Pooh “Well Fed” onesie! All onesies are $19.99. Also, Disney is doing a sale that allows you to purchase the onesies for $15 each when you purchase two! Winnie the Pooh Onesie And, just in time for Valentine’s Day, we found some Sweetheart jewelry! One features adorable phrases… Valentines Day Jewelry …and the other is a Mickey and Minnie matching set. Both are 29.99. Valentines Day Necklace How sweet! Uptown Jewelers Some upscale jewelry was in stock at Uptown Jewelers! The pieces were inspired by Marvel characters like Captain America and the other Avengers. Marvel Jewelry These would be a great Valentine’s gift for the Marvel fan in your life! Sunglass Hut Did you know you can purchase high-end designer sunglasses right in the Magic Kingdom? A little bizarre, right? Well, there’s a Sunglass Hut stuck right in the middle of Adventureland. The location is doing a sale right now for those of you who are in the need of some Ray-Bans! You can buy one pair of sunglasses and get $60 off when you buy another! Sunglass Hut Sale That’s all for the Magic Kingdom today! Stay tuned as we bring you more magical news in the future! Check out what Magic Kingdom attractions are closed for refurbishment this week! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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 ride at Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments below! The post What’s New at Magic Kingdom: Fan-Favorite Experience Closing, Steamboat Willie Popcorn Buckets, and Valentine’s Day Jewelry! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Magic Kingdom: Christmas Preparations, Caramel Popcorn, and MORE! What’s New in Magic Kingdom: Chilly Temps, Holiday Merchandise Discounts, and MAJOR Construction! What’s New in Magic Kingdom — BIG TRON Coaster Progress, Missing Food Favorites, and Valentine’s Preparations! View the full article

Planning ahead can help you on your road to a stress-free vacation to Disney World! Drained Rivers of America Before heading to the theme parks, it’s helpful to know what attractions are closed. This will help you plan around the closures and ensure you’re not too disappointed when you arrive. We’re back with a refurbishment update to inform you of all the attractions that will be closed for refurb this week. Let’s take a look at the refurb schedule from January 11th through January 17th, 2021. Magic Kingdom Refurbishments Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover The PeopleMover saga continues! Our story begins in July when we were expecting the attraction to reopen with the rest of the Magic Kingdom. The ride remained closed for several days and we continued to check back on its progress. Eventually, it was put on the official refurbishment calendar. The closure was extended through December then again through January 10th. Closed PeopleMover We were so looking forward to January 10th, but recently Disney changed the refurbishment end date once again. The refurbishment schedule has been extended through January 30th, 2021. Hopefully, this will be the final extension, but we’ll keep you updated as we learn more! Learn more about the recent PeopleMover refurb extension here! Tom Sawyer Island and Liberty Square Riverboat The Rivers of America has been completely drained to allow for refurbishment in and around the area. It’s not completely appealing to see a dried-up riverbed in the middle of Frontierland but we shouldn’t have to see it this way for much longer. Empty Rivers of America The two attractions affected by the drained river are Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat. While the river is dry, the boat can’t make its daily tours. And, guests can’t board the island without taking a raft over. As of right now, the refurbishment is expected to last through February 28th, 2021. Check out what the totally drained river looks like here! Walt Disney World Railroad The Magic Kingdom railroad has been closed for a couple years now. The closure is due to the massive construction site for TRON Lightcycle Run. The roller coaster will be located towards the exterior of the Magic Kingdom by Space Mountain. The construction has interrupted the train’s pathway through Tomorrowland. Main Street Train Station The train could start running close to the time TRON opens. It’s unclear how long the construction will continue, however. The roller coaster was originally set to debut in October 2021 and the project has been delayed. We’ll inform you about the train’s reopening schedule when we get more details! Learn more about TRON’s construction delay and more projects here! Animal Kingdom Refurbishment Kali River Rapids Disney World is known to temporarily close water attractions when the temperatures cool down. Kali River Rapids has been closed for several months in the past and the same is happening this year. (The tubing ride is known to get guests wet and can sometimes soak them to the core.) The water ride is currently closed for refurbishment and will remain so through April 1st, 2021. Kali River Rapids Closed We totally get that there are some brave souls who want to experience a wet ride in January. Splash Mountain is currently open and will gladly let you get soaked! Learn more about Kali River Rapids refurbishment! You’ll also notice multiple construction sites littered throughout Disney World. EPCOT is a construction war zone as it prepares for its massive transformation. Over at Disney’s Polynesian Village, the resort is getting a big overhaul too. Plus, you may notice that the Main Street Train Station looks a little different these days! See what fan-favorite Magic Kingdom experience is closing 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. Have any questions about the refurbishments and closures? Drop them in the comments below! The post ALL of the Attractions That Will Be Closed for Refurbishment in Disney World Next Week first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 4 Disney World Attractions Will Be Closed BUT a Fan-Favorite Will Finally REOPEN Next Week! EVERY Attraction That Will Be Closed This Week in Disney World! The Disney World Closures That Could CHANGE Your Plans Next Week View the full article

We’ve got the tips you need to keep your visit to the Most Magical Place on Earth as stress-free as possible! Magic Kingdom From next-level attractions to incredible dining, there are so many of wonderful things to enjoy in Disney World. But, with as many happy memories as we’ve made in the parks, it’s still possible to run into a stressful — or even downright BAD — experience in Disney World. Here are three proven ways to avoid negative situations on your vacation! Don’t Overschedule Your Vacation If you’ve been following Disney Food Blog for a while, you’ve probably heard our warnings against packing your vacation itinerary too full. Hey, we know that can be easier said than done sometimes. After all, it takes a ton of saving and planning for a Disney vacation, and for some people, it might be a once-in-a-lifetime experience! The desire to cram in ALL in is real. Animal Kingdom Entrance Keep in mind that Disney World is HUGE — there are over 170 attractions between the four theme parks and two water parks, and over 400 dining experiences around property. That’s more than most normal humans can pack into a week (if you’ve got superpowers though, give us a call. We have some questions. ) Le Cellier Sign The vast majority of guests simply can’t “do it all,” and attempting to can lead to burnout faster than you can say “bibbidi bobbidi boo.” This is why we suggest asking each member of your party what their must-dos are well before you travel! Figure out which rides, restaurants, shops, and other experiences are at the top of everyone’s lists. Organize them by theme park, hotel, and Disney Springs, so you can plan your days around prioritizing these activities. Tower of Terror Let’s take Magic Kingdom for example. Say mom’s must-do is taking some special photos in front of the castle and maybe picking out a new pair of Minnie Ears, dad is determined to ride all the thrill rides, little Susie really wants to see Buzz Lightyear and is finally tall enough to ride Space Mountain, and grandma and grandpa want to see the Character Cavalcades. Plan your day around THESE things that matter most, not necessarily trying to check off every single ride. Everyone will end the day having accomplished what mattered most to them even if you miss out on a ride or two. If you plan to visit the same park more than once, spread things out over those days allowing even more flexibility. Space Mountain In addition to the number of activities on your itinerary, it’s also important to make sure you have enough time in between activities to get from one place to the next. It can take a while to get to and from the parks (and from one park to another now that Park Hopping has returned), so leave some buffer time in your plans to allow for travel. Disney Bus And even once you’re inside the park, you might be facing a long walk from one activity to the next. For example, if you have a dining reservation at Via Napoli in the Italy Pavilion at EPCOT, it could take you 15 to 20 minutes to walk there from Spaceship Earth, especially if the park is crowded. This is a case where leaving plenty of buffer time will make your day far less stressful than trying to squeeze in one extra ride! Check Google Maps to determine walking distance from point A to B so you know how long things should take. Spaceship Earth Make sure you leave enough time for your family to rest and recover on your vacation. Again, this one is easier said than done when you’re looking to squeeze every second out of your trip. For example, if you’re planning to have a late-night in Disney Springs one evening, avoid making early dining reservations (or FastPass+ reservations, when the service returns) the next morning so everyone can sleep in and wake up rested. It’s far better to not plan that early morning activity than it is finding yourself begging your family to crawl out of bed while they’re still exhausted so you can hit the parks running. Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar One of our favorite ways to avoid burnout is to plan a resort day in the middle of the trip. That way, we can sleep in, rest our feet, and enjoy a relaxing day to recharge for the rest of our park days. If you’re staying at a Disney World resort hotel, we recommend getting some mileage out of the price your paying to stay at these hotels. Enjoy some time by the pool or exploring the grounds to see what your resort has to offer. Most resorts offer complimentary activities, like pool games or movies under the stars, that are fun ways to keep everyone entertained without shelling out big bucks for a park ticket. Art of Animation Resort We understand the impulse to want to see and do everything in Disney World — we’re right there with you! But avoiding an overscheduled itinerary is a huge key to keeping your family happy and healthy throughout the vacation. No one wants to walk away from Disney World with a bunch of memories of their family being exhausted and grumpy! You don’t think this makes a difference on your Disney vacation…but it DOES! Take Screenshots and Photos of EVERYTHING Many of the tools you’ll need for planning your Disney World vacation are housed in the My Disney Experience app. As with any technology, the app can sometimes experience glitches, which is why we suggest you take screenshots of ALL your plans! Screenshot from the My Disney Experience App That means hotel reservations, Advance Dining Reservations, FastPass+ selections, Rise of the Resistance boarding group information…you name it, we screenshot it! Screenshot from My Disney Experience In the past, we’ve made Advance Dining Reservations that have later mysteriously disappeared from the app. Showing a Cast Member screenshots of our initial reservation has made it much easier for them to correct the situation and seat our party. We’ve experienced similar situations with Rise of the Resistance boarding groups and FastPass+ selections! A screenshot and kindly speaking to a Cast Member can typically resolve most technical issues. Pluto at Chef Mickey’s Outside of screenshots of your plans, it’s also helpful to take photos of things like your parking space for your car AND your stroller. After a long day in the park, or even just a long wait in line, it can be easy to forget exactly where your stroller (or car) is in a sea of similar models! Keep in mind, Cast Members might move strollers to maximize space in stroller parking areas, so your stroller could move from where you left it. Again, having a photo of it handy can help a Cast Member identify it with you. Cast Members can also help determine where your car is based on your arrival time. Animal Kingdom Test Strollers Another one of our team’s favorite hacks is helpful for those with kiddos that tend to want every souvenir they spot (same!). Instead of buying an item on the spot, take a picture of them with the item and let them review the pictures later in the day. If they still really want it, then they can get it. You’d be surprised how quickly that “I gotta have this NOW!” mentality fades away with most kids once they aren’t standing in front of the item in the gift shop anymore! Do They REALLY Want That Forky Shoulder Plush?? One caveat here — if it’s a limited edition item, like something from the Main Attraction Collection or a hot new pair of Minnie Ears, it will possibly sell out quickly. You might not want to wait on those items since they could be gone before you have a chance to reconsider! Jungle Cruise Ears from the Main Attraction Collection From screenshots to photo reminders (oh yeah, and using it to get LOADS of pictures of your family on vaca too, obviously!), there are tons of ways that your camera roll can save you some stress on your Disney World vacation! The 7 BIGGEST things you need to know about Rise of the Resistance’s new boarding group system! Do Your Research Before Your Trip This is obviously a pretty broad tip, but in our experience, the three most important things to research are hotels, restaurants, and rides — typically in that order! Contemporary Resort Here’s what you should look into before your vacation to cut down on potential stressors! Hotels Make sure that your hotel has all of the must-haves based on your needs AND that your hotel fits within your budget. (we’re not even covering the “I paid way too much for this vacation now I can’t really enjoy it” stressor, but that’s a BIG one to avoid!) For example, if a quiet stay is important to you, it might be best to avoid hotels that often host large groups, like the All-Star Resorts. Since it’s one of the more affordable hotels on property it often plays host to larger school or travel groups. All Star Movies Resort You can also make room requests in My Disney Experience to increase the comfort of your stay. If you have a light sleeper, you might want to request a room that’s not located near amenities like the pool, lobby, or an elevator. Likewise, if you have kids anxious to swim in the pool or want to be closer to your resort’s quick-service food option, scope out a map ahead of time and find the closest room in your chosen category before you book. You can typically make a room request with your reservation, so when in doubt check with Disney and see if they can note your request before you arrive. Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Proximity to transportation is also an important factor to consider. For example, at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, if you requested a standard room in the Raratonga longhouse, it would place you closest to the bus stop at this resort as well as the Great Ceremonial House, putting you close to the Monorail when it’s running AND close to all the dining in the resort. Other longhouses have a (pretty) but longer walk to transportation. Polynesian Village Resort Some of the Disney hotels are pretty massive, so long hauls to transportation can be a bigger deal than you may think. For example, you’re staying at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, those The Little Mermaid themed rooms are super cool, but they’re also the farthest from the main lobby — meaning food, transportation, the main pool, etc. If you’re set on these fun themed rooms, go for it — but you’re looking at about a 10-minute walk to and from the lobby and bus stop each day. Art of Animation Little Mermaid section Do your research ahead of time so you can spot any potential deal-breakers instead of ending up with an unpleasant surprise! Click here to see the WORST Disney World hotel fails so YOU can avoid them! Restaurants There are a LOT of choices at Disney World when it comes to dining. Not only do you have to think about WHAT you will eat but also what kind of experience do you want to have? Disney offers uniquely themed sit-down restaurants, quieter romantic locations, quick fast-food style eats, and practically everything in between! Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant Look up the restaurants you’re interested in visiting. We’ve spent years eating in all of these places and have loads of reviews to help you decide what experience is right for your family. Check out our look at ALL the Disney World dining options here. Be sure to take a look at restaurant menus ahead of time, especially if you’re traveling with picky eaters or people with food allergies. That way you can pick a few options in each park that you know will work for your party before you even get there. You won’t waste time and money picking a restaurant that you don’t like anything on the menu! Shrimp Campanelle from Mama Melrose’s If you have kiddos, it’s also helpful to have them take a peek at the menus ahead of time so they’re prepared with some go-to choices as well. Many table service locations’ kids’ menus are set up very “choose your own meal” style where children can pick their entree and sides, so it’s good to get those extra choices out of the way before you even step inside. You can even have a copy of all your family’s picks at each spot listed out on your phone each day to make things easy! This can help you head-off potential hunger-induced meltdowns during your park day. Kids’ Mickey Waffle Dippers at Topolino’s Terrace All Disney World restaurants do have information about ingredients and food allergies on hand, so Cast Members can help you if you’re in a pinch. Disney is incredibly accommodating with food allergies or dietary concerns, so if you bring it to their attention, often the chef will come out and discuss options with you directly! Satu’li Canteen Allergy Menu But checking out those menus ahead of time can give you a serious leg-up, which is super valuable when you’re ravenous after walking 20,000+ steps around Disney World! You don’t want to find out too late that the restaurant you picked is too pricey or you don’t like anything on the menu! Click here to check out all the dining in Disney World to help you decide! Rides Look into the rides and attractions at each park to get a feel for which ones your family might — or, just as importantly, might NOT — enjoy. Keep in mind it’s not just about speed or thrill level. For example, if you’re traveling with someone who’s terrified of heights, Soarin’ in EPCOT might be too much for them, even though it’s not a thrill ride. Soarin’ If you think there’s an attraction that a member of your party is unsure about, you can have them watch a ride-through video of the attraction on YouTube. This can give them a clearer picture of whether or not they might be able to handle it. If they do decide to ride, the attraction will usually seem less scary since they have a pretty good idea of what to expect. Expedition Everest Don’t forget to look into height restrictions as well! Measure your kids in the shoes they plan to wear to the parks so you know their exact height. See which attractions you kids don’t meet the height requirement for and break the news to them ahead of time to set their expectations early. It’s better to discover at home they can’t ride Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster instead of at the entrance with your kiddo’s eyes full of tears! Splash Mountain Also, take a look at the park maps when planning which attractions you want to hit. That way you can avoid a situation like booking a Tower of Terror FastPass at 10AM, a Millennium Falcon FastPass at 11AM, and a Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster FastPass at noon (again, when FastPass is available!) — which would have you running back and forth across Disney’s Hollywood Studios instead of batching rides in the same land together and saving steps! Sunset Boulevard Smartly planning a “route” you want to tackle — with all of your family’s must-dos and restaurant picks included — will save your feet and possibly your sanity. Here are 7 things you’re probably forgetting when you plan a Disney World trip! Yes, Disney World is magical, but it takes some planning and prep to make it that way! Most stress on your Disney World trip can be avoided with a little preplanning and research from home. The next time you head to Disney World, use these tips to help avoid stressful situations on your vacation. We’ll see you in the parks, friends! 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 tips do you have for avoiding stressful situations in Disney World? Share them in the comments! 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In response to recent events, the Walt Disney Company has released a statement on the events in Washington DC. Walt Disney Company Logo On the evening of January 7th, 2021, a brief statement was posted to the Walt Disney Company’s Twitter page. The tweet says “A message from CEO Bob Chapek” and discusses Wednesday’s events in the US capital. Disney CEO Bob Chapek Chapek mentions that “it is imperative that we come together as one nation – united by our shared values… .” He continues by saying “we should seize this opportunity to move ahead with optimism and hope for a better, brighter future for all of America.” Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Disney CEO Bob Chapek Tweets Message About Events in Washington DC first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney CEO Bob Chapek Speaks About the Priority Shift to Streaming BREAKING NEWS! Bob Iger Has Stepped Down and Disney Suddenly Has a New CEO! Just How Much Money Are Disney’s Chiefs Bob Iger and Bob Chapek REALLY Giving Up? 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 haven’t been to Disney World in a little while, you start to get nostalgic for the WEIRDEST things — trust us. Sure, you’ll miss Space Mountain and Dole Whips, but you may miss the quirks of a Disney theme park, like walking through a massive crowd while a toddler in a stroller blows bubbles in your face. Mickey bubble baton OK, bubble wands may be one of those souvenirs you kind of regret buying at Walt Disney World, but there’s no denying one thing: the kiddos LOVE them. So, yeah, these DO bring a LOT of joy! Now, you can bring the joy of a bubble stream home to you with ease, because shopDisney has TWO new bubble wands for sale online! The first is a Disney CLASSIC, perfect for fans of Minnie Mouse of all things pink. The Minnie Mouse Light-Up Bubble Wand is the most darling shade of pink and features Minnie’s signature polka dots all over! ©shopDisney Bring the fun of waiting for a Disney World parade home to you for $22.99! Check out the Minnie Mouse Light-Up Bubble Wand here! And are your spidey senses tingling? If they are, it’s because there’s a NEW Spider-Man Light-Up Bubble Wand. ©shopDisney This $22.99 toy doesn’t shoot webs, of course, it shoots BUBBLES! Pick up this MARVEL-ous Bubble Wand here! OK, we like to joke a bit about bubble wands, but they’re a Disney park ICON, and were even named among the Top Disney Toys of 2020 by TTPM (Toys, Tots, Pets, & More), so there’s clearly something there. And when there’s more bubble wands for sale, you know we’ll let you know! 10 Disney World Souvenirs We DON’T Regret Buying 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, how many bubble wands do you have? Let us know in the comments! The post Bring the Joy of Disney World Bubble Wands Home With Two New Toys Available Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney’s NEW Back-to-School Merch Makes Us Want to Go to Class! The TOP 15 Toys for the 2020 Holiday Season According to Disney! Feeling Colorful? Check Out Disney’s New RAINBOW Spirit Jersey! 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. When it comes to all things Disney, we love Disney princesses! Royal Princess Processional But we also love Disney food, and that includes our beloved Dole Whip! And we even love variations of it, including the Dole Whip Float, the Raspberry Dole Whip, and the Dole Whip INSIDE a pineapple! So what do you get when you combine the two? What would your favorite Disney princess look like as a soft-serve treat? Well, now we know, because the Loungefly Disney Princess Soft Serve Blind Box Enamel Pin collection has imagined it! Each princess pin has its own unique soft-serve flavor! Loungefly Disney Princess Soft Serve Blind Box Enamel Pin ©BoxLunch This blind box collection is a BoxLunch exclusive — each box features one mystery pin that imagines a princess as a soft-serve treat. Each pin is $9.90. It’s totally a unique collection! But hey, princesses and food? Two of our favorite things! Click here to buy the Loungefly Disney Princess Soft Serve Blind Box Enamel Pin But we also spotted another new pin collection that features one of our other favorite Disney things: Minnie Ears! The Minnie Mouse Ear Headband Blind Box Enamel Pin collection features some sweet-looking Minnie Ears! Disney Minnie Mouse Ear Headband Blind Box Enamel Pin ©BoxLunch These pins are also a BoxLunch exclusive and are available in blind boxes for $9.90 each — what’s inside is a mystery, but it will be one of these cool Minnie Ear pins! Click here to buy the Minnie Mouse Ear Headband Blind Box Enamel Pin We’ll be sure to keep an eye out for other fun Disney merchandise around the parks and online, so stay tuned! D23 Gold Members Get Early Access to the Mickey and Minnie Valentine’s Day Doll Set! 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 these unique pins? Let us know in the comments! The post New Pin Collections Feature Disney Princesses as Dole Whips and Minnie Ears! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Get Grungy With This New Disney Villains Loungefly Backpack! FIRST LOOK at Disney’s Castle & Fireworks Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Series! Gus From ‘Cinderella’ Is the Star of This New Disney Loungefly! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We recently shared the SWEET retro Disney collectibles that D23 gold members get when they sign up. D23 Gold Membership Member Collector Set ©D23 On top of that, at times, members can also get early access to limited edition monthly plush collection releases! We just shared info about a limited edition plush release and now it’s time to chat about another. Valentine’s Day is a little over a month away and Disney is releasing an adorable Mickey & Minnie Mouse Limited-Edition Valentine’s Day Doll Set! This set features both characters in their most elegant attire, ready to go out for a date night on the town to celebrate the special day! Mickey and Minnie Mouse Limited-Edition Valentine’s Day Doll Set ©D23 This set includes a box of chocolates from Mickey for his beautiful Valentine, and has special packaging. D23 Gold Members can get early access to purchase this set by visiting this page on D23.com on January 12th at 7AM PST. To purchase, log into shopDisney with the Disney account tied to your D23 Gold Membership. D23 expects the item will be available to ship by January 23rd. Just in time for Valentine’s Day! NEWS: Big Changes Coming for D23 Gold Family Members Next 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. Are you a D23 Gold Member? Let us know in the comments! The post D23 Gold Members Get Early Access to the Mickey and Minnie Valentine's Day Doll Set! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: D23’s Latest Limited-Edition Mickey Mouse Plush is the Most ‘Animated’ Yet! Disney Is Releasing a NEW Rainbow Mickey Plush on Amazon Soon! See Him Here! A Limited-Edition Mouseketeer Mickey Plush Is Being Released by Disney SOON! View the full article

D23 members tend to get early access to select Disney merchandise. Last year, members received early access to purchase a limited edition Mickey plush every month! “A Man and His Mouse” plush ©Disney We recently learned that D23 would be doing a similar collection in 2021, but this time the theme is “Treasures From The Vault” and will feature plushes inspired by themes and characters from 1930 to 1970! And now we know what that first plush release is! It’s going to be a Bella Notte when you get your hands on this beautiful Lady Plush from the 1955 Disney film The Lady and the Tramp. She’s made of soft velour and has embroidered details. She’s also wearing her collar with its signature gold tag. She comes in special packaging, and each plush will have a Certificate of Authenticity. Lady Plush ©D23 D23 Members will get early access to purchase her on Amazon! Here’s how: on January 8th at 9AM PST, visit this page on D23.com for the link to purchase the Lady Plush. You must be signed in as a D23 member to access the link. This is a limited edition item, so grab it now while you can! And we’ll let you know about future releases in this collection, too! EXCLUSIVE Retro Disney Collectibles Coming for 2021 D23 Gold Members 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 collecting plushes from this new collection? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's Limited Edition Lady Plush Is Coming to Amazon TOMORROW first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: D23’s Latest Limited-Edition Mickey Mouse Plush is the Most ‘Animated’ Yet! A Limited-Edition Mouseketeer Mickey Plush Is Being Released by Disney SOON! D23 Members Get Early Access to the December Mickey Mouse Plush! View the full article

We’ve got news for character dining fans! Mickey and Pluto at Garden Grill Restaurant Garden Grill Restaurant in EPCOT’s The Land Pavilion is one of our favorite character meals in Disney World, but it may not be an option for part of next month. Could Garden Grill be closing? Here’s what we know! Recently, we’ve noticed that this restaurant, which typically slowly rotates while folks dine, hasn’t always been rotating during the day. Still, we’re not sure why! Garden Grill Then, today a reader pointed out that Garden Grill doesn’t have any hours listed beginning February 21st and running through the end of the calendar on March 17th. Garden Grill Hours We reached out to a Cast Member to see if the restaurant will be closing for refurbishment. So far, a refurbishment has not been announced, but the Cast Member did tell us that it’s possible a closure could be in reaction to the broken rotation. Cast Member Chat Screenshot We also stopped by the restaurant to ask the workers if they knew anything. The Garden Grill Cast Members told us they had yet to hear about the restaurant closing either. Garden Grill Restaurant Interesting! We’ll be keeping a close eye on Garden Grill for any potential announcement of closure or for hours to show up on those dates. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates. Click here to see what it’s like to eat in a reopened Garden Grill! 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 Garden Grill? Tell us in the comments! The post Garden Grill in EPCOT Showing NO Hours for Select Days Next Month. Here's What We Know. first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: See What’s Different About The ONLY Character Meal at EPCOT Right Now! The 30 HARDEST Disney Choices We’ve Had to Make Over the Last 30(ish)Days Review: Dinner at Garden Grill Restaurant in Disney World’s Epcot View the full article

Hello to all our DFB friends from Disney’s H0llywood Studios! Hollywood Studios at sunset The park was a lot more crowded than we expected, one temporarily closed attraction reopened, and we saw the new Wishables! So let’s get on with the updates! Hollywood Studios Food Updates The Trolley Car Cafe We had a chance to try the new Starbucks vegan and non-dairy Honey Almond Milk Cold Brew. We thought it tasted a little bitter (which some coffee drinkers like) and would have preferred more honey to sweeten it up! Honey Almond Milk Cold Brew It’s available now at Trolley Car Cafe for $4.99. Read our full review of the Honey Almond Milk Cold Brew Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Once Upon A Time The new Mad Tea Party and Transportation Wishables have arrived at Disney World! Mad Tea Party and Transportation Wishables The blind packs include a variety of Wishables, although we also saw separate Dormouse and Main Street Trolley Wishables, too. Packs and plushes are $9.99 each. See more photos of the Mad Tea Party and Transportation Wishables Hollywood Studios Attractions Updates Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster After being closed for four days, the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is back up and running! Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster line Lines were long and the wait time was around 50 minutes when we checked. Read more about the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster’s downtime Hollywood Studios Crowds Updated Usually, after the holidays, we see crowds die down significantly in most parks, but that was not the case with Hollywood Studios. Things were feeling pretty busy at the park! Hollywood Studios Crowds We saw some pretty high wait times, too: Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run had an 80-minute wait, while Slinky Dog Dash had a 60-minute wait when we checked! That’s it for our time around the studios, but we’ll be back soon with even more updates. REVIEW: The Butterfinger Cupcake Is BACK in Hollywood Studios AGAIN — With Yet Another Twist! 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 been to Hollywood Studios recently? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Hollywood Studios: Crowds, a Reopened Attraction, and NEW Wishables! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Hollywood Studios: A Comfy Mickey Blanket, Long Lines, and a Few SALES! What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios — Spooky Treats, New MagicBand Packaging, and LOTS of Menu Updates! What’s New at Hollywood Studios: Low Crowds and Woody’s Lunch Box Reopens View the full article